.DIRECTORY Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..directory extension is a generic top-level domain operated by Binky Moon, LLC, delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme. Registration is open: no licence, no category test, first completed order wins.
Names run 2 to 63 characters with letters, digits and inner hyphens, terms run 1 to 10 years, and DNSSEC is supported at the registry. The registry prices some short or common words as premium; those quotes appear before payment, never after.
Who Can Register a .directory Domain Name
A ..directory name is open to any registrant worldwide: person, firm or company. No eligibility document exists for the zone; the first completed order takes the name.
What ICANN does require is accurate registrant data and a working mailbox — renewal notices, transfer approvals and registry notices all land there.
What a .directory Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .directory is direct: Listings organizations, name, phone & address directories, online business directories, clubs, groups, & other organizations directories. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.
Names that read naturally: taskrun.directory, quickfix.directory, concierge.directory, oncall.directory or yourbrand.directory.
.DIRECTORY Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹{ren} a year for this zone. WebJi lists .directory at ₹1,815 a year for registration and ₹2,205 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
| TLD | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .directory | ₹1,815 | ₹2,205 | services names | Register |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | Global default, brand names | Register |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian identity | Register |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian corporate second level | Register |
WebJi billing prices, read on 4 November 2026 — the renewal column is what the second and later years cost, before 18% GST.
.DIRECTORY Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹2,205 a year for this zone. Reminders arrive by email at the registrant address; auto-renew removes the timing risk.
Transfers use an authorisation code from the losing registrar, and a completed transfer adds a year to the term. After expiry the standard gTLD lifecycle applies: an auto-renew grace window, a redemption period with a recovery fee, then pending delete before the name returns to the open market.
.directory vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
No extension outranks another by itself. The honest comparison: .com at ₹1,380/year is the default, .in at ₹1,000/year is the Indian address, and ..directory at ₹1,815/year is the pick when the buyer wants a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.
How to Register a .directory Domain with WebJi
Registration is one order: search the name in the box on this page, pick a term, pay in INR, and the registry entry is created with the contacts you supply.
- Search your name — the box above checks it live against the registry.
- Enter registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and apply privacy where the registry permits it.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR; the GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host and allow a few hours for DNS propagation.
- Turn on auto-renew so renewal never depends on an unread email.
Why WebJi for .DIRECTORY Domain Registration
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our registered office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .directory domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .directory at ₹1,815 a year for registration and ₹2,205 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .directory domain?
Anyone, anywhere: a company, a shop, a freelancer or a student, with no documents and no local presence. Names run 2 to 63 characters, and the first completed order wins.
Does .directory include WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS privacy is available on this extension where the registry permits it, hiding personal contacts behind a proxy. We confirm it applies to your order before payment.
How do I transfer a .directory domain to WebJi®?
Unlock the name at your current registrar, take its authorisation code, start the transfer and approve the email sent to the registrant address. A completed transfer adds one year.
Why does the .directory renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹1,815 registration against ₹2,205 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .directory used for?
The registry positions it as: Listings organizations, name, phone & address directories, online business directories, clubs, groups, & other organizations directories. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.