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About the .church domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .church domain
What is a .church domain?
.church is a generic top-level domain intended for churches and faith-based communities, but it’s open for broader registration. It has no special eligibility rules, so it can work well for ministries, events, and religious organizations.
Who is a .church domain for?
A .church domain works well for churches, ministries, faith-based nonprofits, and community groups that want a clear online identity. It’s a practical fit for websites that share services, events, sermons, and outreach updates.
Why choose a .church domain?
A .church domain gives your website a clear, memorable identity that signals purpose at a glance. It can improve recognition, support trusted email and web use, and stay practical as your organization grows online.
Domain information for .church
TLD
.church
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
1 year
Is privacy protection supported
Yes
Is lock supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
ICANN fee
$0.20
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
No technical knowledge required
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.church domain FAQs
What does a .church domain mean?
A .church domain is an extension meant for churches, ministries, and faith-based groups. Today it usually signals a religious or community-focused website, and the name itself gives visitors a clear idea of the site’s purpose.
Is a .church domain trusted?
Yes. .church is a valid top-level domain with an official registry, so it works normally in browsers, email, and search engines. Trust still depends on the website’s content and security, not just the extension.
Is a .church a good domain?
Yes, if you want a web address that clearly fits a church or faith community. Search engines treat .church the same as other extensions for SEO, so relevant content matters more than the ending.
Should I choose a .church domain or .com domain?
Choose .church if you want a name that matches a church, ministry, or religious organization. Choose .com if you want the most familiar option or need broader recognition and wider name availability.
Who can register a .church domain?
Anyone can register a .church domain. It is not limited to churches or religious organizations, although the name is mainly used by them.
Are there restrictions on .church domains?
There are no special use restrictions for .church beyond standard domain rules. Some names may be reserved or unavailable, and your chosen name must follow registry naming rules.
How much does a .church domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .church domain costs $6.99 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is $67.99/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.