What does .tech mean?
Registry operator: Radix Technologies Inc. — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .tech is actually used for
The intro-price-to-renewal spread on .tech is one of the worst in the industry — $4.99 in, $50 out. If you're building something durable, price year five, not year one.
Is .tech a country code or generic domain?
.tech is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .tech?
.tech is operated by Radix Technologies Inc.. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2015.
Can anyone register a .tech domain?
Yes — .tech is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Says the quiet part loud. Fine for hardware brands and hackathons; watch the renewal-price ambush. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .tech review.