Requirements for requesting a .gov domain
- You must be a government employee, or be working on behalf of a government organization, to request a .gov domain.
- You must have a Login.gov account. Login.gov provides a simple and secure process for signing in to many government services with one account.
- Before you request your first .gov domain, you must verify your identity with Login.gov. This is a necessary layer of security that requires you to prove you are you, and not someone pretending to be you. Get help with Login.gov.
If you have the information you need, requesting your domain might take around 15 minutes.
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Benefits of .gov domains
Learn about the benefits of .gov domains
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Before you request a .gov domain
Follow these steps to complete your request as quickly as possible
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Requirements for operating a .gov domain
What you can and can’t do with .gov domains
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Eligibility for .gov domains
Find out if your organization is eligible for a .gov domain
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Choosing your .gov domain name
Check if a domain is available and read name requirements for your organization
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Moving to .gov
Tips for moving to .gov from another top-level domain (like .com or .us)
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.Gov for election offices
The .gov basics for election offices
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.Gov for executive branch federal agencies
.gov domain guidance for executive branch federal agencies
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Domain security best practices
Domain security best practices for .gov domain managers
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WHOIS domain lookup
Search for a .gov domain to get information about who manages it and other registry details.
