.MENU Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..menu extension is a generic top-level domain operated by Dot Menu Registry LLC, delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme. Registration is open: no licence, no category test, first completed order wins.
The technical rules are the standard gTLD set: 2 to 63 characters, 1 to 10 year terms, DNSSEC support. Premium words — short or dictionary labels — price above the standard rate and are quoted upfront.
Who Can Register a .menu Domain Name
Anyone can register a ..menu name — an individual, a proprietorship, a company or a society, in India or abroad, with no documents and no local presence. The registry’s intended market is a matter of fit, not a gate.
What ICANN does require is accurate registrant data and a working mailbox — renewal notices, transfer approvals and registry notices all land there.
What a .menu Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .menu is direct: restaurants. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — a shopping label that sets buyer expectations at a glance.
Names that read naturally: shoplane.menu, storefront.menu, shopwindow.menu, shoplane.menu or yourbrand.menu.
.MENU 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 .menu at ₹3,450 a year for registration and ₹4,158 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .menu | ₹3,450 | ₹4,158 | shopping 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.
.MENU Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹4,158 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.
.menu 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 ..menu at ₹3,450/year is the pick when the buyer wants a shopping label that sets buyer expectations at a glance.
How to Register a .menu Domain with WebJi
One order covers it: check the name with the search box above, choose 1 to 10 years, pay in INR by UPI, card or net-banking, and the name is registered to your contacts.
- 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 .MENU 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 .menu domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .menu at ₹3,450 a year for registration and ₹4,158 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .menu 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 .menu 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 .menu 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 .menu renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹3,450 registration against ₹4,158 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .menu used for?
The registry positions it as: restaurants. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is a shopping label that sets buyer expectations at a glance.