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The .associates TLD is a generic top-level domain introduced as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. It is intended for general use by individuals, businesses, and organizations that want to clearly signal professional or collaborative relationships, such as law firms, consultancies, or partner networks. Unlike brand-specific domains, .associates is open for public registration and is not restricted to any particular entity.
Open for registration by anyone; no geographic, professional, or residency restrictions
The .associates extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Baxter Hill, LLC). .associates was introduced in 2014. There are currently 4,024 domains registered under this extension. Registration prices start from USD 11.84 - 37.39. DNSSEC adoption stands at 7.3%.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .associates domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $11.84 | $31.41 | $31.41 |
| dynadot | $11.99 | $32.32 | $32.32 |
| resellerclub | $37.39 | $45.09 | $37.39 |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .associates TLD was applied for by Baxter Hill, LLC, a subsidiary of Donuts, and received its Registry Agreement from ICANN on March 6, 2014. It was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 11, 2014. In 2018, the operation of .associates and 195 other domains was transferred from Donuts to Identity Digital Inc., which now serves as the registry operator.
The .associates TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .associates TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
4,024
7.3%
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .associates |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 4,024 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 7.3% |
| Registration Price | USD 11.84 - 37.39 |
| Renewal Price | USD 31.41 - 45.09 |
| Registry Operator | Identity Digital Inc. (on behalf of Baxter Hill, LLC) |
| Introduced | 2014-04-11 |
| Restrictions | Open for registration by anyone; no geographic, professional, or residency restrictions |
Registration density analysis for .associates domains by character length. Currently 3,371 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
3.4K
Peak Saturation
11.5%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
8.2%
Top Provider
GoDaddy
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 3 | 11.5% | |
| 2 chars | 69 | 10.2% | |
| 3 chars | 434 | 2.5% | |
| 4 chars | 367 | 0.08% | |
| 5 chars | 419 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 483 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 432 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 375 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 309 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 229 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 144 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 107 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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