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Register a .net Domain From 1143.00 KES
One address across your service
A clear address for the service you run
People need a dependable way to find your service, return to its dashboard and contact your team. A .net domain can bring those routes under one name. It works for a software platform, a technical business or a personal project; you do not need to operate an internet network to choose it.
- Start with the service name. Keep the address close to the name users already recognise.
- Check the whole spelling. A familiar ending cannot rescue a long or confusing label.
- Keep the address when the platform changes. DNS can point the same name to replacement hosting.
Compare the costs before choosing
.net Domain Pricing
Plan the initial registration and the recurring renewal separately. If you already use .net, compare the transfer charge instead of buying a replacement name.
Make It Yours
1143.00 KES / first year
Secure the spelling your customers will see in welcome emails, documentation and account links. Search the complete address before placing your order.
Check .net availabilityKeep Your Name
Kshs 1,917.00 / year
Keep the existing address while your service develops. Assign the renewal to a person who can approve payment before the account deadline.
Explore registration costsTransfer Your Domain
Kshs 1,917.00 / transfer
Move a registered .net into our domain management without renaming the website. Plan any hosting or mailbox move as a separate job.
Move your existing .netSelect the registration period you need and review the complete order amount. A special-name quote may differ from the standard price for this ending.
Compare .net with your other shortlist names
Compare .net Domain Prices
Look at .com for a broad business identity, .co.ke for a Kenyan commercial address and .org for an organisation-led name. Compare the renewal column as well as today’s registration.
Display columns
| .net | Popular | Kshs 1,143.00 (standard) | Kshs 1,917.00 | Kshs 1,917.00 | 30 days | 30 days |
| .com | Popular | Kshs 1,100.00 (standard) | Kshs 1,600.00 | Kshs 1,259.00 | 30 days | 30 days |
| .co.ke | Other | Kshs 299.00 | Kshs 1,500.00 | Kshs 1,000.00 | 90 days | N/A |
| .org | Popular | Kshs 1,200.00 (standard) | Kshs 1,500.00 | Kshs 1,400.00 | 30 days | 30 days |
No domain extensions match your search.
Find a spelling you can keep using
.net Domain Alternatives
If the exact .net address is registered, explore other endings without losing sight of the service name. A clear alternative is easier to support than a spelling customers repeatedly mistype.
Put the service where people can reach it
Put Your .net Domain to Work
A .net name can organise both the public explanation and the routes people use after signing up. The projects below are fictional examples of useful destinations.
Find Your .netSoftware services
Introduce your platform
Publish what the platform does, the people it serves and the next step for trying it. Keep the login route visible for returning users.
Customer support
Give customers a help route
Give customers a maintained help centre with answers tied to the service you actually run. Link it from account emails and the application.
Technical publishing
Publish technical resources
Put tutorials, release notes or API examples under the same name as the project. Date material that depends on a particular software version.
Independent consulting
Show your specialist work
Show the systems you work with, the problems you handle and how to start a conversation. A portfolio needs a clear offer as well as an address.
Keep the service destinations organised
.net Domain Management, Made Simple
Domain administration connects the public name to the systems behind it. Record the correct destinations so a routine DNS change does not become a support incident.
DNS management
Point the main address to the website platform’s current destination. Review any existing records before adding a new deployment.
Nameserver control
Keep one authoritative DNS zone for the name. Apply record changes where the chosen nameservers actually host that zone.
Renewal management
Review renewal alongside your hosting and software subscriptions. A domain can expire even when those separate services are paid.
Transfer support
Save the current configuration before changing registrar. Confirm the registration move and then test the public service links and email delivery.
Handle registration as part of running the service
Why Choose Truehost for Your .net Domain?
Use your account with us to manage the name’s registration and prepare future changes. Keep the records and access clear enough for another authorised colleague to take over.
Keep the holder clear
Give the registration an accountable holder. A technical contractor can manage a site without becoming the owner of its domain.
Register your chosen name
1143.00 KES / first year
Compare the registration amount for the exact candidate. If you are keeping a second spelling, count both registrations in the purchase budget.
Plan the next renewal
Kshs 1,917.00 / year
A mature service still needs its address renewed. Keep the continuing charge visible when reviewing the cost of operating the platform.
Maintain service records
Maintain website routing and service verification records together. Name changes in a hosting account do not automatically update the domain’s DNS zone.
Choose your email setup
Choose email forwarding for routing incoming messages, or a hosted mailbox when your team needs to send and receive under the domain.
Protect account access
Keep recovery details usable and remove obsolete account access when responsibilities change. Treat the registration as part of your operational inventory.
Set up business email
Create role-based inboxes for support or billing. Our business email options can help separate these conversations from personal mail.
Build your website
Publish a clear service explanation using a tool your team can maintain. Compare our website builder for the public-facing pages.
Website files, server resources and mailbox subscriptions carry their own scope. Registering .net does not choose or supply those services for you.
Connect the public site and the working service
How to Use Your .net Domain
A visitor reading your homepage and a customer opening the dashboard may reach different systems. Give each a predictable route under the domain, then test the links a real user follows from an email or a saved bookmark.
- Put service information on uptimelink.net.
- Direct existing customers to help.uptimelink.net for setup instructions.
- Route fault reports to [email protected] through your mail host.
Use prefixes people can recognise
Plan Your Website and Email Addresses
A small address plan makes a platform easier to find and maintain. The sample names show public, account and support destinations; they are not claims of available registrations.
| Customer Task | Illustrative Destination | What Visitors Find |
|---|---|---|
| Review the service | uptimelink.net | Service areas, connection options and customer contact routes |
| Get connection help | help.uptimelink.net | Troubleshooting instructions for people already using the service |
| Manage an account | portal.uptimelink.net | A hosted customer portal connected through the service’s DNS |
| Report a fault | [email protected] | A working support mailbox supplied by the email platform |
Build the service behind the address
Build More Around Your .net Domain
Choose the platform and communication tools for your workload. A domain gives those services a name, while each hosting or mailbox plan supplies a separate part of the setup.
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Run websites and applications with dedicated resources and control over your server setup.
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Find and register a domain that gives your business a memorable address online.
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.net Domain Name Rules
Check each character before registering. Keep the name straightforward for customers entering it from a business card, a phone conversation or a support email.
Accepted in a .net name
Not accepted
Check Sample Spellings
| Candidate | Format Check | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
uptimelink.net | Valid spelling | Uses the permitted alphabet |
uptimelink-24.net | Valid spelling | Combines letters with a middle hyphen and digits |
-uptimelink.net | Invalid spelling | An opening hyphen breaks the format rule |
uptimelink_name.net | Invalid spelling | The underscore is outside the permitted character set |
Register to the right holder
Your .net Registration Checklist
You do not need to be an internet service provider to register .net. Supply accurate holder details and choose a name you have the right to use, whether the project belongs to you personally or to a business.
Information you need
What registration does not provide
Before you register
Check matching endings
Compare the full .net spelling with your existing brand. Ask whether a customer hearing it once could enter the right address without prompting.
Check existing rights
Review similar service names and relevant trademarks before adopting the identity. An availability result does not resolve a naming dispute.
Use a durable email
Use an external recovery email so the team can receive account messages during a website or mail outage. Record who maintains it.
A long-established global ending
.net Domain Facts
Verisign reported a .net base of 12.5 million domain registrations at 30 June 2026. The count includes registered names, including some outside the active zone; it does not mean 12.5 million operating websites.
- 12.5 million
- .net registrations
- At 30 June 2026
- 3.11%
- share of all registrations
- 12.5m ÷ 401.6m; rounded inputs
- 6.98%
- share of .com + .net base
- 12.5m ÷ 179.1m; rounded inputs
Source: Verisign Q2 report, 30 June 2026. The 3.11% share is calculated from the rounded .net base of 12.5 million and 401.6 million registrations across all endings.
.net Registry and Registration Specifications
Open the registry topics below for the registration format, account responsibilities and recovery process. The order itself confirms which periods and prices you can buy from us.
Visit VeriSign Global Registry ServicesRegistry IdentityWhere .net sits in the domain family
| Property | .net requirement |
|---|---|
| Domain category | .net is a generic top-level domain with a long association with network services. |
| Registry operator | Verisign is responsible for the registry recorded in the IANA root database. |
| Delegation reference | The IANA .net record identifies the authoritative operator and technical services. |
| Public record endpoint | Registration lookups are available through rdap.verisign.com/net/v1/. |
| Reported registration base | The operator’s Q2 report counts 12.5 million .net registrations at 30 June 2026. |
| Meaning of that count | Registered domains include more than active websites; this figure does not measure visitor traffic. |
Registration RulesApplicant and spelling requirements
| Property | .net requirement |
|---|---|
| Applicant | An individual, business or other organisation can apply; running a telecommunications network is not required. |
| Proposed label | Choose an available name and review potential conflicts with existing service brands. |
| Plain-character spelling | Letters, numbers and internal hyphens form an ordinary ASCII hostname label. |
| Unsupported input | An address containing spaces, an underscore or an opening hyphen is not that ordinary hostname form. |
| Purchased period | Review the registration periods and the total offered for the exact name in our order. |
| Website destination | The web host supplies the routing records for your public service. |
| Authoritative zone | Apply changes at the provider operating the selected nameservers. |
| Mailbox routing | A separate mail provider supplies the MX records and authentication entries for your support addresses. |
DNS & Registry ServicesTechnical configuration and disclosure
| Property | .net requirement |
|---|---|
| Signed delegation | DNSSEC requires coordination between the signed zone and the delegation data. |
| Personal data | A public RDAP response can omit contact information; keep the underlying registration details current. |
| Renewal owner | Assign someone to check the registrar’s due invoice before the service address expires. |
| Deleted-name recovery | The generic-domain redemption period runs after deletion, not automatically from the first day past expiry. |
Lifecycle & ProtectionDeadlines and complaint handling
| Property | .net requirement |
|---|---|
| Transfer preparation | Review locks and restrictions with the losing registrar and obtain its authorisation code. |
| Disputes | A .net registration remains subject to applicable domain-dispute procedures and third-party rights. |
Keep customers reaching the service
What Happens If .net Expires?
An expired .net can break saved links and messages even when the application server still runs. Renew before the deadline in your domain account and keep a named person responsible for checking it.
Active registration
Maintain holder details and account access while the name remains active. Review them after a business or agency handover.
Renewal approaching
The renewal charge is Kshs 1,917.00. Arrange the payment early enough for any internal approval you require.
Expiry reported
If expiry has passed, contact the current registrar immediately. Continued website access does not prove that renewal has completed.
Recovery stage
A deleted generic domain can enter a 30-day redemption period. Restoration during that stage involves the deleting registrar and may carry an additional charge.
Deletion or release
After the recovery stages finish, a deleted name may become available to a new holder. There is no promise that you can buy it back at the standard registration price.
Keep renewal planning manageable
Choose Your .net Registration Period
Compare the complete totals for the available registration periods. A longer paid term can reduce how often payment comes due, while account contacts and recovery access still need attention between renewals.
| Term | Total registration price | Regular year-by-year costRegistration + annual renewals | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Kshs 1,143.00 | Kshs 1,143.00 | No saving |
| 2 years | Kshs 3,060.00 | Kshs 3,060.00 | No saving |
| 3 years | Kshs 4,977.00 | Kshs 4,977.00 | No saving |
| 4 years | Kshs 6,894.00 | Kshs 6,894.00 | No saving |
| 5 years | Kshs 8,811.00 | Kshs 8,811.00 | No saving |
Change registrar without changing the name
Already Have a .net Domain?
Prepare your .net transfer while the domain is active and the holder can access its account. Keep the existing DNS settings if the website and email are staying with their current providers.
Transfer — Kshs 1,917.00- 01
Check the current registration
Check the registration status and any transfer lock. Obtain approval from the person or business that controls the domain before starting the handover.
- 02
Request the authorisation code
Ask your current registrar for the authorisation code and follow its unlock process where required. Supply the code through our transfer order.
- 03
Complete the registrar move
Complete any approval messages, then verify the registrar details and the service destinations. A successful registrar transfer does not copy your application or email data.
Before choosing your name
.net Domain FAQs
Answers about .net prices, naming, services and registration.
What is a .net domain used for?
It is a general-purpose address often associated with online services and technical projects.
You can use it for a company website, customer platform, portfolio or publication. Pick it because the complete name fits your service, rather than expecting the ending to supply a particular technology.
Can anyone register a .net domain?
Individuals and organisations can register available names under .net.
You do not need to own a telecommunications network. Use accurate holder information and follow the registration agreement and applicable naming policies.
How much is a .net domain in Kenya?
The current registration quote is 1143.00 KES.
Renewal costs Kshs 1,917.00. Compare both amounts when choosing your name, and review the exact period and payable total in your order.
| Transaction | Current quote |
|---|---|
| Registration | 1143.00 KES |
| Renewal | Kshs 1,917.00 |
Is .net better than .com?
Neither ending is automatically better for every business.
Compare how your preferred name sounds and whether people already associate the .com version with another organisation. A distinctive .net can work well; a confusing imitation of an established .com is harder to promote.
Is .net only for technology companies?
No.
Its history explains the network association, but registration does not require a technology business. A community site, consultancy or personal project can use it when the name suits its audience.
Can I use .net for professional email?
Yes.
Connect a mailbox service and apply the records it requires. Addresses such as [email protected] can share the website’s domain. Test delivery and authentication before moving customer conversations from an existing inbox.
Compare email plans or explore web hosting for the services you want to connect.
Does buying .net include a website?
A domain registration and a website are separate purchases.
Choose hosting or a website-building service for your pages, then connect the domain to it. You can also register a name now and build the site later.
Compare email plans or explore web hosting for the services you want to connect.
How do I transfer a .net domain?
Prepare the account access, check its status and request an authorisation code from the current registrar.
Start a transfer with us and complete the required approvals. Save working DNS records before the move, especially when the name handles business email.
- Review the current lock and any restrictions on the registration.
- Get the transfer code from the existing registrar account.
- Retain the nameserver configuration used by the live service.
Will .net rank on Google?
A .net website can appear in Google, but the ending does not guarantee a position.
Publish useful information for the searches you want to answer, make the site usable and keep the address consistent in your business communications.
Can I register .net for several years?
Choose an available period in the registration order and compare its complete price.
Keep the account email current even when the next renewal is several years away. A longer term does not replace account security or ownership records.
What happens when a .net domain expires?
The current registrar controls the renewal process, and services can stop after expiry.
Contact it promptly to check whether ordinary renewal or restoration is still possible. Recovery stages have deadlines; do not rely on the name remaining available after deletion.
Should I buy the .net version of my business name?
Consider it when customers may type that ending or when it will support a separate service.
Each registration needs a budget and renewal owner. If both names lead to one site, choose a main address and configure the other as a redirect.
Make the service easy to find
Ready for Your .net Domain?
Search the .net spelling you want, review its costs and choose the registration period that fits your plans.
Service identity · Manageable renewal · Connected destinations
Guides
.net domain guides
Register .Net Domain
Secure your network identity with a trusted classic; .Net Domain — built to last
What is a .Net Domain?
.NET stands for “network.”
It was first used by companies in internet services, tech infrastructure, and email.
Now, it’s one of the most popular and flexible domain extensions online.
Use it if you’re building a:
- Tech business
- SaaS startup
- Web service or platform
- Personal tech brand
It gives your site a professional and reliable feel — perfect for anything tied to technology or the internet.
Do More with a .Net
Launch a SaaS or Tech Platform
Get started with our shared or VPS hosting and build your new platform on a trusted .net domain.
Make your tech brand global from day one.
Send Smart, Branded Emails
Use our Workplace Business Email plans to send proposals, support replies, and product updates—direct from your .net domain.
Why choose a .NET domain?
Here’s why .NET makes sense for you:
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Trusted by millions: It’s the second most popular domain after .COM, used by over 13 million websites globally.
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Global appeal: There are no restrictions. Anyone can register a .NET, making it ideal for personal, commercial, and global projects.
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Highly professional: Instantly builds credibility, especially in tech-focused, software, or service-based niches.
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Great availability: .NET gives you a better shot at securing the perfect domain name when the .COM is already taken.
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Perfect for platforms: Ideal for email services, communities, hosting companies, and digital tools.
If you’re building a platform, tool, or service—.NET tells your audience you mean business.
What Can You Do With a .Net?
The possibilities are endless:
Build a SaaS platform
Create scalable, subscription-based tools on a domain trusted by developers and IT pros.
Launch a developer portfolio
Showcase your code, projects, and skills on a domain that signals you mean business.
Host APIs or digital services
Run back-end systems, microservices, or developer tools with a clean, professional identity.
Start a tech blog or knowledge hub
Share insights, tutorials, or product updates—.net gives your voice technical credibility.
Send branded tech emails
Use addresses like [email protected] or [email protected] to build trust from the inbox out.
Deploy your startup or MVP
Put your app or innovation online fast with a domain built for networks, platforms, and growth.
Ready to Register your .NET domain?
Follow these quick steps:
✅ Search your .net domain using the tool below
✅ Add it to your cart and head to checkout
✅ Log in or create your Truehost account
✅ Pay securely via M-Pesa, card, or bank
✅ Your .net is live — just like that!
✅ Businesses Using .Net Domain
1. Speedtest.net
Operated by Ookla, this platform is widely recognized for testing internet connection speeds globally.
2. Slideshare.net
A professional content sharing community where users upload and share presentations, infographics, documents, and more.
3. SourceForge.net
A web-based service that offers software developers a centralized online location to control and manage free and open-source software projects.
4. PHP.net
The official website for the PHP programming language, providing documentation, downloads, and news.
5. Battle.net
Blizzard Entertainment’s online gaming service platform, facilitating multiplayer gaming and digital distribution.
.Net Facts Sheet
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Domain type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Introduced | January 1, 1985 |
| Purpose | Originally intended for network providers, ISPs, and infrastructure companies |
| Current use | Widely used by businesses, tech companies, and networks; open to general registration |
| Managed by | Verisign, Inc. |
| Registration | Open to anyone worldwide, no restrictions |
| Popularity | One of the oldest and most popular domains globally, ranking consistently in top domain lists |
| Common uses | Networking companies, tech firms, startups, community projects, alternative to .com |
| Restrictions | None significant—no geographic or industry limits |
| Renewal period | Typically 1 to 10 years |
| DNSSEC support | Yes |
| Pricing | Varies by registrar; usually mid-range compared to .com. From KES 1500 at Truehost |
| Whois privacy | Supported by most registrars |
| Example domains | slides.net, source.net, cloud.net |
How much is a .Net domain?
At Truehost Kenya, you can register your .net domain at the lowest prices in the market:
- .net domain registration: From KES 1,500/year
- Free DNS, SSL
- Free cPanel emails with any of our hosting plans (including free hosting)
No hidden fees. No upsells. Just the tools you need to sell online.
Move Your .NET Domain to Truehost — and Save
Already own a .net domain? Bring it to Truehost and unlock:
✅ Lower renewal prices
✅ Advanced DNS & control tools
✅ Local, human support that gets tech
✅ Free domain migration
Hosting elsewhere?
We’ll move your website too — for free, when you grab hosting as well.
.NET Domain FAQs
Who should use a .NET domain?
Absolutely. .net is one of the original top-level domains (TLDs), trusted for its technical credibility and global recognition.
Many successful startups still launch on .net when .com is taken or too generic.
Is .NET only for developers?
No — but it signals technical credibility.
If you run a platform, service, or startup in tech, .net helps you stand out without sounding overly commercial.
How much is a .NET domain?
At Truehost, a .net domain starts from around KES 1,200 to 1,600 / year, depending on offers or renewal cycles.
? Tip: Transfers often come with a discount + 1 free year.
What’s the difference between .com and .net?
.com = commercial, general-purpose, widely used.
.net = originally for network-based companies (tech, ISPs, SaaS), now used by startups, platforms, and devs for a clean, tech-focused identity.
If you’re in tech or want a domain that sounds modern and professional, .net is gold.
Is .NET a safe domain?
Yes. .net is managed by Verisign, the same registry behind .com. It’s stable, secure, and trusted by companies globally.
Can anyone buy a .NET domain?
Yes. No restrictions. You don’t need to be a network provider—you just need a good idea and a name.
Are .NET domains worth buying?
Absolutely—especially if:
- You want to stand out with a clean, focused domain that signals innovation
- The .com version is taken
- You’re building a SaaS, tech product, platform, or dev tool
Can hackers steal my domain?
Only if you’re careless. But with:
- Two-factor authentication
- Domain locking
- A secure registrar like Truehost
You’re protected. Always enable extra security features.
Why is .NET not as popular as .COM?
.com became the default in the early web boom. But .net has always been respected in developer and tech circles—and is making a comeback with startups that want meaningful, available domains.
Should I get a .COM or .NET domain?
- Get .com if you’re building a brand with mass appeal
- Get .net if you’re in tech, SaaS, or need a credible alternative
- Best move? Buy both if possible and redirect one to the other.
⚡ Your online presence starts with a .NET domain
The domain you want won’t wait forever. Every day, thousands of apps, platforms, and SaaS sites go live — and your perfect .net could be gone tomorrow.
? Search your .net domain now at Truehost.co.ke
? Register in under 2 minutes
? Secure checkout. Instant setup. Local tech support
Own your space. Launch on .NET.