.how domains

The .how domain is an instructional extension operated by Google Registry, made for how-to guides, tutorials, and explanatory content. A name plus .how reads as an invitation to learn a method, so a guide or educator's site signals practical, step-by-step help at a glance. Creators use it for tutorial hubs, brands for product how-tos, and educators for instructional content, all under a domain built around explaining. As with all Google-operated TLDs, .how is on the HSTS preload list, so browsers require HTTPS for every .how site and secure connections are enforced automatically. Registration is open to anyone worldwide with no restrictions and follows standard yearly terms. Because the word frames content as guidance, it forms clear, on-theme names. For a how-to creator, a tutorial site, or an instructional brand, ending the address in .how puts the promise of practical help directly into the domain.

.how domain details

Type	Generic Top-Level Domain
Registry	Google Registry
Registration	$26.00/yr
Renewal	$26.00/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .how domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .how domain can be registered, renewed, and managed through natural language using Claude, ChatGPT, or any agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Frequently asked questions

How do I register a .how domain?: Search for the .how name you want, confirm it is available, and complete checkout - or ask an MCP-compatible AI assistant to do it for you. Registration through OSIR starts at $26.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .how domain with Claude or ChatGPT?: Yes. OSIR supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) with 82 tools, so any MCP-compatible AI assistant - including Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Copilot - can search, register, and manage .how domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .how domain registration?: Every .how domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $26.00/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .how domain?: .how renewal is $26.00/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.