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Register a .ai domain

Get a .ai — instant credibility in the AI space. Originally the country code for Anguilla. Now the unofficial home of AI and ML companies of every size. If your product touches AI, .ai immediately tells visitors what you do.

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$125.10/yr Currently renews at $125.10/year. Minimum 2-year registration: $250.20 before tax. Privacy free

Who picks .ai?

AI / ML companies
Anyone with "AI" or "GPT" in their product
Modern data / agent tools

What it signals

"We are an AI company." Used by OpenAI's api, Character.AI, You.com, Jasper, and most well-funded AI startups.

Pros

Strongest possible signal for the AI space.
Most short, memorable names still available (compared to .com).
Anguilla's registry is stable and increasingly mainstream.

Watch-outs

Premium price (~$109/yr) — most expensive of our common TLDs.
If your company pivots away from AI, the name might feel limiting.

Examples of .ai domains in the wild

character.ai you.ai perplexity.ai midjourney.ai runwayml.ai replicate.ai

.ai at renewal — us vs the big registrars

The first-year promo isn’t the number that matters — the renewal price is, because that’s what you pay every year after. Competitor renewal figures sampled 2026-09-30.

Registrar	Renewal / yr
Modusdom current rate	$125.10
Porkbun	$82.70 2026-09-30 · Source

Registration and renewal rates can differ. Competitor rates shown here are dated observations or explicitly labeled estimates; verify the current quote and fees with each provider. See the full renewal-price index or the detailed registrar comparison.

Common questions about .ai domains

How much does a .ai domain cost?

Standard registration is currently $125.10 per year. The minimum registration term is 2 year(s), totaling $250.20 before any applicable tax. Premium names can have separate pricing.

What is the renewal price for a .ai domain?

The current standard renewal rate is $125.10 per year. Review the renewal term and total in your account; rates can change.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .ai domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .ai domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .ai domain to Modusdom?

Transfer eligibility, authorization requirements, timing and any term extension depend on the ending and registry. Check the transfer quote before ordering. Keep existing DNS and email records in place during the move.

Is a .ai domain right for my business?

"We are an AI company." Used by OpenAI's api, Character.AI, You.com, Jasper, and most well-funded AI startups. It is a strong fit for: AI / ML companies; Anyone with "AI" or "GPT" in their product; Modern data / agent tools.