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What is .icu?
Registry operator: Shortdot SA — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
Is .icu a real domain extension?
Yes — .icu is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.
Who runs .icu?
.icu is operated by Shortdot SA, per the IANA root database.
What is .icu used for?
As an open generic extension, .icu can be registered by anyone for any kind of website — there are no topic restrictions unless the registry sets a specific policy.
Can anyone register a .icu domain?
Yes — .icu is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Whether a specific name is available depends on whether someone already owns it.
Where to buy .icu
Renewal trap: .icu costs $2.56 in year one but $15.96/yr to renew — 6.2× the intro price. Budget for the renewal, not the promo. Full Renewal-Trap Index
| Registrar | First year | Renews | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namecheap Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Dynadot Sponsored | Live price unavailable — confirm at the registrar. | Go → | |
| Porkbun Trust pick cheapest | $2.56 promo | $15.96 | Go → |
| Cloudflare Trust pick at-cost | $15.20 | $15.20 | Go → |
Porkbun & Cloudflare prices in USD, pulled from their daily feeds (checked 2026-08-30). Cloudflare sells at wholesale cost but requires using Cloudflare’s nameservers.
Some links are affiliate links. Prices are set by the registrar and can change — always confirm at checkout.
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