Using your .xyz
A .xyz works for any kind of site. Plan for the renewal price, and keep the name clear of the uses its registry suspends.
Basics
What is a .xyz domain good for?
Any website. XYZ calls .xyz "an open and unrestricted namespace" for "every website, everywhere", and sets no eligibility rules. Rules and prices are on the .xyz checker.[1, 2, 3]
What does a .xyz cost after the first year?
$14.21 a year at Porkbun, about seven times the $2.04 first year. Premium names are priced by the registry, from $350 to $55,000 a year at gen.xyz. Compare endings by renewal price.[4, 5]
How do you set up email and HTTPS on a .xyz?
The same way as on any domain; .xyz adds no rules of its own.
| Step | What to know |
|---|---|
| Gmail requires SPF or DKIM from every sender; over 5,000 a day, SPF, DKIM and DMARC | |
| HTTPS | Chrome and Safari now try HTTPS first for every site, so add a certificate |
| Certificate | Many hosts set up a free Let's Encrypt certificate; on your own server, use Certbot |
Advanced
What can get a .xyz suspended?
Abuse or out-of-date contact details. XYZ's policy lets it suspend, cancel or transfer a name for any of these.
| Reason | Examples |
|---|---|
| Harmful use | Phishing, malware, botnets, spam |
| Others' rights | Trademark or copyright infringement |
| Your details | Contact details that aren't accurate or up to date |
| Legal orders | Court orders and dispute decisions |
Sources [2]
Does a .xyz rank worse on Google than a .com?
No. In 2015, Google said its systems treat new endings like .com and .org, and that keywords in an ending give no advantage or disadvantage. It treats .xyz as generic, not tied to a country. For search and AI steps, see Using your .com; they work the same on a .xyz.[9, 10]
Sources (10)
- PrimaryXYZ: nic.xyz, the .xyz registry site ("an open and unrestricted namespace")
- PrimaryXYZ: Domain Name Policies, version 2.0 (sections 3.2 and 6)
- PrimaryXYZ: gen.xyz ("For every website, everywhere")
- PrimaryPorkbun: domain name pricing, the public price list our checker reads daily
- PrimaryXYZ: .xyz premium names (price tiers)
- PrimaryGoogle Workspace Admin Help: Email sender guidelines
- PrimaryHSTS Preload List (hstspreload.org) (Chrome and Safari upgrade HTTP navigations to HTTPS)
- PrimaryLet's Encrypt: Getting started
- PrimaryGoogle Search Central Blog: Google's handling of new top level domains (archived)
- PrimaryGoogle Search Central: Managing multi-regional and multilingual sites