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.us Domain: United States ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.us is the country-code top-level domain for the United States.

Overview

Used by American businesses, organisations and individuals.

.us is the ccTLD for the United States. Most American companies use .com instead, which is why many short .us names are still available.

Privacy (proxy) registration is not allowed for .us, so registrant details are not hidden in the same way as for many other extensions.

Who can register

Registrants must have a genuine connection ("nexus") to the United States, such as US citizenship, residence or a US organisation.

Before you buy a .us name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .us name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .us?

.us is the country-code top-level domain for the United States.

Who runs the .us domain?

The .us registry is managed by Registry Services, LLC (GoDaddy Registry).

Can I register a .us domain from another country?

Registrants must have a genuine connection ("nexus") to the United States, such as US citizenship, residence or a US organisation.

Does Google treat .us as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .us as a signal that a site targets the United States.

Compare and explore

Compare .us side by side with other extensions, or browse more in the Americas:

Sources checked: developers.cloudflare.com · www.iana.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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