Isle of Man domain, open worldwide
Register a .im domain
Register a .im domain — the two letters everyone reads as "instant messaging," running on real Isle of Man infrastructure. The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency, but you won't find residency checks on its domain — .im is registered globally, and most buyers aren't chasing geography, they're chasing the letters. Gitter turned gitter.im into a lasting brand for exactly that reason, and it's still a working Matrix-based chat platform today.
$22.80/yr
Renews at the same price. No tricks.
Privacy free
Who picks .im?
- Chat/messaging, identity-management, or interim-service products building a domain hack around "IM"
- Startups and developers wanting a short, memorable alternative to crowded .com names (similar appeal to .io)
- Businesses or individuals with a genuine Isle of Man connection — e.g. finance, iGaming, or shipping firms registered on the island — who want the local ccTLD
What it signals
Two different buyers reach for .im: one is playing wordplay off "IM" for a chat, identity-management, or interim-service product; the other actually operates on the island — finance, iGaming, and shipping firms registered there choose it for the jurisdiction itself, not the acronym.
Pros
- First-come, first-served worldwide since 2006 — no local presence, trading address, or citizenship proof to clear
- Built-in domain-hack value: pair it with a word ending in "im" for a clean two-letter read (chat.im, syst.im, cla.im)
- Backed by an actual national registry (Isle of Man Government / Domicilium), not a speculative gTLD that could get sunset
- Choose 1, 2, 5, or 10-year terms — test a brand short before you commit to it long
- Free WHOIS privacy included wherever the .im registry policy allows it
Watch-outs
- The Isle of Man itself carries none of the market-recognition boost that .co.uk or .us get from geography — you're selling the acronym or the brand, not the location
- Not a bargain ccTLD to renew, and we're not going to pretend it is
- Less familiar than .io or .co, so first-time visitors may need a beat to place what it means
Examples of .im domains in the wild
gitter.im
Common questions about .im domains
How much does a .im domain cost?
A .im domain is $22.80 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $22.80 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.
Does a .im domain renew at the same price?
Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .im stays $22.80/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.
Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .im domain?
Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .im domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.
Can I transfer an existing .im domain to Modusdom?
Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.
Is a .im domain right for my business?
Two different buyers reach for .im: one is playing wordplay off "IM" for a chat, identity-management, or interim-service product; the other actually operates on the island — finance, iGaming, and shipping firms registered there choose it for the jurisdiction itself, not the acronym. It is a strong fit for: Chat/messaging, identity-management, or interim-service products building a domain hack around "IM"; Startups and developers wanting a short, memorable alternative to crowded .com names (similar appeal to .io); Businesses or individuals with a genuine Isle of Man connection — e.g. finance, iGaming, or shipping firms registered on the island — who want the local ccTLD.