--- title: ".org Domain Name: Price and Rules | Hosterwise" description: "Register your .org domain name from €22.99/year: registry rules, eligibility, naming rules, WHOIS, transfers and answers to your questions." url: https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/org/ language: en updated: 2026-10-15 source: Hosterwise translations: fr: https://hosterwise.com/nom-de-domaine/org.md --- Canonical page: # .org domain name .org is the generic extension traditionally associated with associations and organisations, run by Public Interest Registry (PIR) and in use since 1985. It is nonetheless open to anyone, with no restriction. Check availability[All extensions and prices](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/) Updated October 12, 2026 ## .org at a glance - **Registry**: [Public Interest Registry (PIR)](https://pir.org) - **Type**: Generic TLD (gTLD) - **Who can register**: Open to anyone, unrestricted - **Accents (IDN)**: Yes, in several scripts (Chinese, Cyrillic…) - **Registration term**: 1 to 10 years at the registry; 1 renewable year at Hosterwise - **Price at Hosterwise**: 22,99 €/year excl. VAT ## Is your .org name available? Type the name you want: we check availability with the registry in real time and show the price of other extensions. ## How much does a .org domain cost? At Hosterwise, a .org domain name costs 22,99 € for the first year. It then renews automatically every year at your subscription rate, and you can stop the renewal from your customer area. **How much does a .org domain cost?** | Service | Price | Details | | --- | --- | --- | | Registration | **22,99 €/year** | 1 year, automatic renewal | | Incoming transfer | **22,99 €/year** | Authorisation code required | | Renewal | Your subscription rate | Automatic every year, can be stopped from your customer area | Prices exclude VAT, calculated at checkout based on your country. Prices shown in your currency, read live from our shop. ## Who can register a .org domain name? According to PIR, .org is an “open and unrestricted” extension: individuals, associations, companies and foundations can register and use it, whatever their country. No non-profit status is required. ## What does the WHOIS of a .org name show? PIR offers a WHOIS lookup on its site and an RDAP service; for registrant contact details it points to the registrar’s service. Non-public data is only released on a request based on a legitimate interest. ## How do you transfer a .org domain name? A .org transfer requires the authorisation code (6 to 16 characters) assigned by the current registrar; according to PIR, it completes within five days. ICANN policy applies: a transfer may be refused within 60 days of creation or of a previous transfer, and one year is added to the expiry, up to 10 years. ## Which projects is .org best for? .org remains the natural choice for associations, foundations, NGOs, open-source projects and public-interest initiatives. It signals a mission rather than a sales pitch, while staying open to companies that want to protect their name. - **Associations and NGOs**: A recognised extension for non-profit organisations. - **Open-source projects**: Communities, documentation, technical foundations. - **Brand protection**: Register the .org so nobody else speaks in your name. ## Other extensions Compare the rules and prices of the extensions we offer. - [.fr9,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/fr/) - [.com14,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/com/) - [.eu12,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/eu/) - [.be9,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/be/) - [.ch10,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/ch/) - [.net16,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/net/) - [.de7,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/de/) - [.es9,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/es/) - [.it8,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/it/) - [.ca13,99 €/year](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/ca/) Prices exclude VAT, calculated at checkout based on your country. [All extensions and prices](https://hosterwise.com/en/domain-names/) ## Official sources, checked on October 12, 2026 - [PIR — .ORG FAQ](https://pir.org/for-orgs/faq/) - [PIR — The .ORG domain](https://pir.org/our-domains/org-domain/) - [PIR — International domains](https://pir.org/our-domains/international-domains/) - [PIR — WHOIS lookup](https://pir.org/our-domains/whois-look-up/) - [ICANN — Transfer Policy](https://www.icann.org/en/contracted-parties/accredited-registrars/resources/domain-name-transfers/policy) ## .org: frequently asked questions Another question? [Talk to an expert](https://hosterwise.com/en/contact/) ### Do I need to be a non-profit to get a .org? No. Public Interest Registry describes .org as open and unrestricted: individuals and businesses can register it too. ### How much does a .org cost at Hosterwise? A .org costs 22,99 € for the first year, then renews automatically every year at your subscription rate. Transferring an existing .org costs 22,99 €. ### How long does a .org transfer take? According to PIR, a .org transfer completes within five days once the authorisation code has been given to the new registrar. ## Related articles Our guides to go further on this topic. [Guides](https://hosterwise.com/en/category/guides-en/) ### [How Much Does WordPress Hosting Cost in 2026? Real Prices and Hidden Costs](https://hosterwise.com/en/blog/wordpress-hosting-cost/) How much does WordPress hosting cost in 2026? Prices by hosting type, intro versus renewal pricing, four-year totals, hidden costs and budgets by project, based on public prices checked on 16 October 2026. 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