Register domain name .software

.software
The .software domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD). In the IANA Root Zone Database, the sponsoring organisation for .software is Dog Beach, LLC (c/o Identity Digital Inc.), and the registration date is 2014-05-22.
The IANA delegation record also lists the official registry services for this TLD, including an RDAP server under Identity Digital.
Under ICANN, .software is operated under a Base, Non-Sponsored Registry Agreement (agreement date: 20 March 2014).

What is .software domain?
A .software domain is a thematic gTLD that can be used for projects related to software: SaaS products, development teams, app documentation, downloads, changelogs, portfolios, or software consulting.
From a search perspective, Google has stated that new gTLDs are treated like other gTLDs and keywords in a TLD do not provide ranking advantages or disadvantages.

.software domain peculiar traits

• Registry operator: IANA lists Dog Beach, LLC as the sponsoring organisation (managed via Identity Digital).

• Reserved names can exist: Identity Digital states that its registries may reserve domain names from registration (including premium names, ICANN-restricted names, and Sunrise-related names).

• Abuse and compliance rules apply: Identity Digital’s Acceptable Use Policy allows actions like deny/suspend/cancel/transfer when needed to protect registry stability, comply with law, or address abusive use and inaccurate registration data.

• IDN framework: Identity Digital publishes an IDN policy aligned with IDNA/IETF standards, with supported character tables referenced via the IANA IDN repository. (Availability depends on the TLD’s published tables and registrar support.)

.software domain usage advantages
Top-level .software domain registration can be useful because it:

• Makes the site purpose obvious to people (clear thematic meaning).

• Works globally (gTLD; not country-bound).

• Fits both product and content use cases: product pages, developer docs, release notes, plugin directories, etc.

• Uses standard domain infrastructure (DNS, subdomains, email), same as other gTLDs.

.software zone domain name registration: procedure’s technical sides
Registering a .software domain typically follows these registry-level mechanics:

• Registration / renewal periods: renewals can be made for an annual period between 1 and 10 years, with the total registration period not exceeding 10 years into the future (registry-registrar rules).

• Auto-renew behavior & grace period: after expiry, names can be automatically renewed for one year, and there is a 45-day Auto Renew Grace Period where the registrar can request deletion/refund at the registry level (per Identity Digital RRA terms).

• Name syntax (practical baseline): many registrars enforce the common LDH pattern (letters a-z, digits 0-9, hyphens not at start/end) and label length up to 63 characters; exact acceptance can depend on registrar + registry policies.

• Reserved/premium availability: some strings may be unavailable or reserved by the registry, including premium inventory and ICANN-restricted labels.

.software zone domain registrar: why is it recommended to buy .software zone domain?
A registrar helps you check availability, register, renew, and manage DNS without dealing directly with registry tooling. AlexHost provides domain registration as part of its domain services.

How much is .software domain per year?
The price depends on:

• registrar pricing, promotions, and renewals,

• whether the name is standard vs. premium/reserved,

• and the registration term (1–10 years).
  So the correct way to state this on-page is: pricing varies; check the live price during checkout.

What is required for .software domain?
To register .software, you generally need:

• an available name (not already registered or reserved),

• valid registrant/contact details (and to keep them accurate),

• compliance with the registry’s acceptable use and abuse policies.

What sites suit .software zone domain?
.software is a strong fit for:

• SaaS products and landing pages

• software companies and dev teams

• app documentation / knowledge bases / API portals

• download pages, changelogs, version notes

• software consulting and services

Who is permitted to register .software domain?
As a non-sponsored gTLD, .software is generally available for registration via accredited registrars, subject to registry policies (reserved names, acceptable use, and similar controls).