.dev is a Google Registry TLD aimed at developer-facing projects, docs sites, and open-source landing pages. The whole TLD is on the HSTS preload list, so every major browser will refuse plain HTTP. A valid TLS certificate is mandatory before the site loads.
Registry policy
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registry | Google Registry |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Renewal grace period | 30 days after expiry |
| Redemption period | 30 days after grace |
| Transfer lock | 60 days after registration or transfer (ICANN policy) |
Eligibility
Open.Features
- HTTPS-only. HSTS preload is enforced at the TLD level.
- WHOIS privacy. Free, applied by default.
- DNSSEC. Supported.
- IDN. Supported.
- Auth (EPP) code. Issued instantly from the domain panel.
Things to know
Local dev workflows that mock*.dev hostnames can collide with this TLD now that it’s on the public DNS. Browsers will try to look up myproject.dev against the public registry instead of 127.0.0.1 unless your /etc/hosts is set explicitly.
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