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About the .family domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .family domain
What is a .family domain?
.family is a generic top-level domain used for sites about families, family services, and community or genealogy projects. It has no general eligibility restrictions.
Who is a .family domain for?
A .family domain works well for households, family blogs, genealogy projects, private photo albums, and family event planners who want a personal, easy-to-share web address. It suits both small projects and growing communities.
Why choose a .family domain?
A .family domain helps visitors understand your website quickly and supports a clear, memorable brand identity. It works well across web and email, giving your domain a simple, trustworthy fit as your online presence grows.
Domain information for .family
TLD
.family
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is privacy protection supported
Yes
Is lock supported
Yes
Is IDN supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
ICANN fee
$0.20
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.family domain FAQs
What does a .family domain mean?
A .family domain is a generic web address ending that suggests content about family life, genealogy, parenting, or a shared family name. Today, people use it for personal sites, family reunions, and private family pages.
Is a .family domain trusted?
Yes. .family is a valid top-level domain with an official registry, so it works normally in browsers, email, and search engines. Trust depends more on the website’s content and security than on the ending alone.
Is a .family a good domain?
Yes, if your site is about family-related topics, a family name, or a private family space. Search engines treat it equally for SEO; relevance, content quality, and links matter more than the extension.
Should I choose a .family domain or .com domain?
Choose .family if you want a name that clearly matches family content or your preferred .com is taken. Choose .com if you want the most familiar option for a broad audience.
Who can register a .family domain?
Anyone can register a .family domain. It is open to individuals, families, and businesses, with no special membership or location requirement.
Are there restrictions on .family domains?
Standard domain rules still apply, such as using allowed characters and avoiding invalid lengths. Some names may be reserved or unavailable if another registrant already owns them.
How much does a .family domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .family domain costs $5.99 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is $44.99/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.