.news domains

The .news domain is a purpose-built extension for journalism and current-affairs sites: newspapers, magazines, broadcasters, blogs, and company newsrooms. A .news address states the nature of the content at a glance, so a publication's name plus the extension reads clearly as a source of reporting and updates. Media outlets use it for main sites and section brands, and companies use it for press and announcement pages, all under a domain that signals timely information. Registration is open to anyone worldwide with no restrictions and follows standard yearly terms. Because the word matches how people describe and search for reporting, it aligns the address with reader intent and gives a new outlet an instantly understood identity. For any organization that publishes news, whether a full newsroom or a corporate update hub, ending the address in .news puts the purpose of the site directly into its name.

.news domain details

Type	Generic Top-Level Domain
Registry	Identity Digital
Registration	$25.00/yr
Renewal	$25.00/yr
WHOIS privacy	Free
DNSSEC	Supported
Registration period	1 to 10 years

Register .news domains with an AI agent

OSIR is an AI-native registrar. Every .news 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 .news domain?: Search for the .news 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 $25.00/yr and includes free WHOIS privacy, DNSSEC, and anycast DNS.
Can I register a .news 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 .news domains on your behalf.
What is included with a .news domain registration?: Every .news domain registered through OSIR includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC support, free WHOIS privacy protection, registrar lock, and full API and MCP access. Registration starts at $25.00/yr.
How much does it cost to renew a .news domain?: .news renewal is $25.00/yr through OSIR. Prices include ICANN fees and a 3% or $0.30 processing fee (whichever is greater). There are no hidden fees.