The .net domain was originally intended for companies in the network and technology sector. Today it is the second most popular generic top-level domain after .com and an excellent alternative for international web projects.
The .net domain is one of the oldest and most recognized domain extensions worldwide. Originally intended for network infrastructure providers, it is now used universally – especially as an alternative to .com.
The .net domain is suitable for technology companies, internet service providers, software developers and anyone looking for a recognized alternative to the .com domain. It is also a good choice for brand protection.
.net domains can be registered by any natural or legal person worldwide without restrictions. Registration is done in real time.
Here you'll find answers to the most common questions about registering and managing your .net domain with Speed-Net.
Yes, a .net domain can be registered by any private individual or company worldwide without restrictions. Activation here, too, usually happens within minutes.
Activation of your .net 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 .net 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 .net domain costs CHF 13.50 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 .net domain to your hosting product in the customer portal, set up email inboxes, or use custom DNS entries for individual applications.
No. Your .net 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 .net extension is traditionally favored by technical projects, network services, IT companies, internet service providers, and infrastructure providers, but it also works great as an attractive, easy-to-remember alternative when your desired .com domain is already taken. Many businesses register .net in addition to their .com domain to comprehensively protect their brand from misuse and copycats, setting up automatic redirects to the main site. Especially in technical and digital circles, .net still enjoys a strong reputation.
Yes, our customer portal always gives you an overview of any number of .net domains as well as all other extensions registered with us. DNS settings, redirects, and renewals can all be managed centrally in one place, which saves a lot of time, especially when handling multiple projects or brands.
Yes, as an established network domain, .net still enjoys strong trust among technical audiences and is treated by search engines on par with other generic extensions.