The .name domain was created specifically for private individuals. It is the ideal choice for personal websites, online portfolios and digital business cards.
The .name domain was created specifically for individuals who want to express their personal online identity. It is ideal for personal websites, portfolios and blogs.
The .name domain is particularly suitable for private individuals, freelancers, artists and anyone wanting to present their personal brand online. Ideal for CVs, portfolios and personal blogs.
.name domains can be registered by any natural or legal person worldwide without restrictions.
Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about registering and managing your .name domain with Speed-Net.
Yes, a .name domain can be registered by any private individual worldwide without special requirements – ideal for securing your own identity online.
Activation of your .name domain is fully automated at Speed-Net. It usually only takes a few minutes after payment for your domain to be ready, after which you can set up initial DNS entries or redirects in the customer portal.
No problem: existing .name domains can be easily transferred to Speed-Net. Our multilingual support team assists you free of charge with all the necessary steps, so the switch goes smoothly and without downtime.
Registering an .name domain costs CHF 26.10 per year. Renewal happens automatically under the same transparent terms – with no hidden fees or price increases in the first year.
Yes, that works without any hassle. Connect your .name domain to your hosting product in the customer portal, set up email inboxes, or use custom DNS entries for individual applications.
No. Your .name domain is renewed automatically, and you'll receive a reminder email from Speed-Net beforehand. This way your domain never expires by accident, unless you deliberately cancel it in the customer portal.
The .name extension was originally created specifically for personal homepages and email addresses under your own first and last name. It's ideal for personal portfolios, private blogs, job application pages, or a professional email inbox using your own name, independent of any particular company or organization.
Yes, that's one of the main advantages of the .name extension. You can tailor your personal email address directly to your own name, for example in the format firstname@lastname.name, which leaves a professional and personal impression.