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Get for KSh 1,800 / 1st Year.com Domain Pricing
Start your global journey. We offer highly competitive, transparent pricing with zero setup fees.
New Registration
Verify your preferred brand or startup name in the search bar above to register immediately.
Instantly claimed in your client portal. Simple, non-restrictive registration rules.
- Instant registration & delegation
- DNS management panel included
Annual Renewal
Renew your domain annually to maintain control and avoid premium recovery or redemption fees.
Configure convenient automated renewals via card or M-Pesa inside your billing portal.
- Renew up to 10 years in advance
- Automated expiry notification system
Transfer In
Consolidate your domains by migrating your .com domain to Truehost Cloud.
All transfers include a free 1-year registration extension added automatically.
- Free 1-year registration extension
- Zero downtime migration guarantee
What is a .com Domain?
The undisputed king of TLDs, serving as the global standard for business and commercial websites since 1985.
Originally derived from the word “commercial”, .com is the world’s most widely recognized generic domain extension. Managed globally by the Verisign registry, it has become synonymous with internet presence and represents over **161 million registrations** worldwide.
- Universal Trust. Building instant professional credibility with customers, vendors, and financial institutions worldwide.
- Ultimate Memorability. The first extension that users default to when looking for a brand or business online.
.COM Registrations by Sector Type
E-Commerce & Retail
Online stores, shopping networks, and sales platforms
Corporates & Brands
Established multinational operational divisions
Tech Startups & Apps
SaaS platforms, developer tools, and web apps
Portfolios & Information
Personal blogs, directories, and niche content portals
Scale Your Global Venture Beyond Domain Registration
A domain name is just step one. Truehost delivers the complete cloud hosting stack with local currency billing and 24/7 support.
The World’s Most Recognized Extension. Open to Everyone.
Registering a .com domain is completely unrestricted and carries zero setup boundaries.
Open Globally
Any business, startup, nonprofit, or individual worldwide can register a .com domain. No physical address checks, local presence audits, or citizenship restrictions apply.
Unmatched Authority
The default generic commercial suffix. Recognizable in any country, establishing instant authority for your brand whether pitch-decking or publishing content.
Instant Activation
No manual approval queues, verification delays, or company registration audits. Your .com domain goes live in global DNS within minutes of M-Pesa or card confirmation.
Launch Your .com Site Free for 1 Year
Truehost is committed to bringing global businesses online. Register your .com domain today and get our basic hosting plan free for the first 12 months.
Free Web Hosting with Every .com Domain
Perfect for startups, personal portfolios, or testing a business idea. Our Webhosting Lite FREE plan is bundled with every .com domain registration. Hosted on cPanel, powered by SSD, and includes automated SSL. No renewal fee — only your domain renews each year.
Standard domain renewal at KSh 1,600 / yr. Free hosting requires domain active at Truehost.
Register Domain & Claim HostingWho is .com Designed For?
From dynamic fin-tech platforms in Nairobi to scaling retail operations globally, a .com domain is the baseline for internet operations.
Global E-Commerce & Retail
Ideal for online stores, dropshipping models, and trade platforms targeting customers in Europe, America, and other global hubs.
shop.yourbrand.comTech Startups & SaaS
The standard extension for tech ventures, platforms, and SaaS products. Builds credibility with regional and global venture capital firms.
app.yourbrand.comProfessional & Personal Brands
Secure a professional email domain (e.g. [email protected]) for client outreach, consulting portfolios, or creative directories.
Blogs & Media Portfolios
Perfect for publishers, digital newsletters, and affiliate directories aiming for search authority and broad click-through rates.
news.yourbrand.comSix Free Tools Included with Every .com Registration
We don’t lock domain management behind extra fees. Every .com domain comes with a full suite of tools from day one.
DNS Management
Full control over your records. Add or modify A, MX, CNAME, TXT, and SRV records from your dashboard client portal.
Free Email Forwarding
Redirect incoming emails from your official domain to your personal or agency inbox at no extra cost.
Registrar Lock
Prevent unauthorized domain transfers. Keep your nameservers locked and prevent accidental or malicious hijacking.
URL Forwarding
Easily forward visitors to your main corporate website or direct them to social media business pages at no extra cost.
Custom Nameservers
Create branded nameservers (e.g. ns1.yourbrand.com) using our private nameservers service. Increase business professionalism for agency and reseller setups.
Nairobi-Based Support
Get fast support from experts based in Nairobi.
Available 24/7/365 via phone call, live chat, or email tickets.
Secure the Default Domain Standard
With billions of users active online, having a .com domain helps bypass localized trust barriers and gives you immediate search credibility.
Global Search Authority
While ccTLDs (like .co.ke) are highly targeted to domestic visitors, they drop in credibility when expanding to international users.
A .com domain signals standard international scale, preventing local bias and ensuring higher click-through rates (CTR) in search engines across foreign markets.
Which Extension is Best for You?
Both global baseline domains and country-specific extensions serve clear marketing strategies. Evaluate how they fit your brand.
.com vs .co.ke
GLOBAL VS LOCAL.co.ke is best for targeting search rankings inside Kenya. .com is ideal for broad commercial ventures, multinational branding, and global user acquisition.
.com vs .xyz
AUTHORITY VS NOVELTY.com represents corporate authority, legacy credibility, and structural trust. .xyz is popular for web3, personal portfolios, or experimental tech startups.
Explore Alternative TLD Options
If your preferred brand name is taken on .com, search these alternative namespaces to secure a matching digital handle.
For domestic Kenyan businesses, retailers, and services looking to establish credibility and gain strong SEO benefits inside Kenya.
Establish a borderless digital footprint across all 54 African countries. Perfect for regional scaling brands and startups.
The global trust signal for nonprofit organizations, community groups, charitable foundations, and public service entities.
Historically used for internet infrastructure providers, developers, network systems, API backbones, and SaaS database systems.
Who Manages the .com Domain?
Operated by Verisign, under the global authority of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Verisign is a global security leader that has maintained the database, name resolution architecture, and registry rules for .com domains since 1995.
Verisign operates as the central wholesaler, ensuring 100% operational uptime for the DNS root zones of `.com`. They do not handle consumer support or direct sales. Registrars like Truehost Cloud are accredited by ICANN to license names, configure DNS setups, and manage client billings.
What Happens If Your .com Domain Expires?
Verisign enforces a strict lifecycle timeline. If you miss a renewal date, your domain is locked and then redemption-suspended before being permanently deleted.
Activate auto-renew in your billing portal to ensure constant ownership.
Active State
1 – 10 Year TermYour domain is fully active. You can host websites, configure custom mail, and renew at standard rates anytime during this period.
Auto-Renew Grace
1 – 40 Days Post-ExpiryDNS resolution stops. Your website and email go offline. You can still renew at standard pricing with no penalty fees.
Redemption Grace
41 – 70 Days Post-ExpiryLocked by Verisign. Restoring the domain requires a renewal fee plus a premium restore fee set by the registry.
Pending Delete
5 DaysQueued for permanent deletion. The domain cannot be recovered, restored, or transferred at this stage.
Released
Day 76+Completely purged. Released back to the public pool for fresh registration by anyone globally.
Renewing On Time Costs KSh 1,600. Recovering Late Costs a Lot More.
Avoid premium registry restoration penalty fees. Set up auto-renewal or register for multi-year terms to guarantee ownership safety.
| Status Period | Timeline | Action Required | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Time Renewal | Before Expiry Date | Standard Renewal | KSh 1,600 |
| Auto-Renew Grace | 1 – 40 Days Post-Expiry | Standard Renewal | KSh 1,600 |
| Redemption Recovery | 41 – 70 Days Post-Expiry | Verisign Restore Request | Premium Restore Fee (Contact support) |
| After Day 76 | Post-Deletion | Fresh Registration | KSh 999 (Risk of name loss) |
Register Your .com Domain in Three Steps
Registering your domain is quick and simple. Gets active globally in under 5 minutes.
Search Your Name
Use the search tool at the top of this page. Enter your company, brand, or project name to check if the .com extension is available.
Consider variations: yourbrand.com, yourbrandgroup.com.
Pay via M-Pesa or Card
Add your domain and optional web hosting bundle to your cart. Complete payment instantly via M-Pesa STK push or Credit Card.
No administrative forms. No local address checks. Immediate processing.
Deploy and Go Live
Your domain updates in global DNS databases within minutes. Access your control panel to set up your professional email or link it to your website.
Start marketing your brand to a global audience immediately.
Transfer Your .com Domain to Truehost
Already own a .com domain with another global registrar? Move it to Truehost for simplified local M-Pesa billing and Nairobi support.
Request Your EPP Code
Log in to your current domain provider. Disable the registrar transfer lock and request your EPP authorization code. This is legally required to be released to you.
Submit Transfer Order
Enter your EPP code and domain on our transfer portal. Complete the transfer fee payment — KSh 1,259. This automatically adds 1 year of registration.
Confirm Domain Transfer
Click the verification link in the transfer approval email. The transition process takes 5-7 days, with zero website or mail downtime.
.com Domain FAQs
Everything you need to know about registering, managing, and utilizing your .com domain answered directly.
What does .com stand for — and why is it the global standard?
The .com extension stands for “commercial”. Originally created in 1985 as one of the internet’s first top-level domains (gTLDs), it has grown to become the undisputed baseline for digital presence. Managed by the Verisign registry under global ICANN guidelines, it serves over 161 million registrations globally.
It has become the global standard due to several key trust characteristics:
- ✓Universal Trust: Recognizable by users, financial institutions, and web networks in any country.
- ✓Browser Default: Most browsers automatically autocomplete addresses to the .com suffix when users type a brand name.
- ✓SEO Baseline: Search engines treat .com with zero geographical bias, making it ideal for international marketing.
Is .com better than a country-specific domain like .co.ke?
Neither is objectively “better”; instead, they serve distinct target marketing strategies. Choosing the right extension depends on your business scope:
| Evaluation Metric | .com Domain Suffix | .co.ke Domain Suffix |
|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Global, regional hubs, and foreign markets | Domestic Kenyan consumers and local vendors |
| SEO Performance | Broad, unrestricted international queries | Highly targeted local Google.co.ke queries |
| Available Pool | Highly saturated (harder to secure short names) | High availability (easier to secure matching names) |
| Trust Signal | International scale and corporate authority | Local presence, domestic operations, and compliance |
Many scaling enterprises register both: utilizing the .com domain as their main international corporate site and redirecting their .co.ke domain to local shipping landing pages.
How much does a .com domain cost?
At Truehost Cloud, `.com` pricing is transparent, featuring zero hidden administrative setup surcharges. The cost structure includes:
- 1First-Year Registration: Priced at KSh 999 (which includes a free Webhosting Lite plan for 12 months).
- 2Annual Renewal: Standard fixed rate of KSh 1,600 per year to maintain domain ownership.
- 3Migration/Transfer: Priced at KSh 1,259, which automatically extends your registration by 1 additional year.
Are there any restrictions on registering a .com?
No. .com is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), meaning there are absolutely no geographic or local presence requirements. Anyone in the world can register a .com domain instantly. You do not need to provide company registration numbers, local citizenship documents, or physical address verification checks.
What happens if I forget to renew my .com domain?
If you fail to renew your domain before its expiry date, it enters a multi-phase lifecycle enforced by Verisign:
| Lifecycle Phase | Timeframe | Impact on Domain & Website | Total Cost to Recover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active State | 1 – 10 Year Term | Site and emails resolve and function normally. | Standard Renewal Rate |
| Auto-Renew Grace | Days 1 – 40 Post-Expiry | DNS stops; website and emails go offline immediately. | KSh 1,600 (No penalty) |
| Redemption Grace | Days 41 – 70 Post-Expiry | Locked by Verisign. Site is completely unreachable. | Renewal fee + Premium Registry Restore Fee |
| Pending Delete | Days 71 – 75 Post-Expiry | Registry purges records. Domain cannot be restored. | Non-recoverable (lost) |
| Released State | Day 76+ | Released back to the public pool for registration. | Standard Registration Fee (first-come basis) |
To avoid redemption recovery costs, we recommend setting up automated payment renewals within your Truehost Billing Client Area.