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Why choose a .us domain?

Choose .us to shape your digital identity with precision, creativity and purpose.


Registration growth

.us domain registrations grew steadily from 2 million in Feb 2024 to nearly 2.5 million by Feb 2025, showing rising trust and adoption across the U.S.


Rising demand

As of July 2025, there were 2,368,858 registered .us domains - a new all-time high and a 25.1% year‑over‑year increase.


Daily registration

On July 21, 2025, DomainMetaData logged 1,133 newly registered .us domains in a single day - reflecting continued daily demand.


DNSSEC-secured

Having DNSSEC support sets .us ahead in infrastructure security - a key differentiator for brands prioritizing authenticity and trust.


Authentic U.S. identity

Only individuals or entities with a U.S. nexus can register a .us domain, ensuring genuine American representation and greater trust for local audiences.


Competitive performance

.us shows faster growth than many ccTLDs, reflecting strong market performance and demand.


What makes .us domains a smart choice?

A .us domain is America’s official online address. Whether you’re starting a business, launching a website or expanding a local service, a .us domain
adds geographic relevance. It also builds national credibility and strengthens your connection to a U.S.-based audience.

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History and origin of .us

Launched in 1985, the .us domain is America’s official web address. It’s used by citizens, businesses and organizations with a bona fide U.S. presence.

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Common .us use cases

American businesses strengthen local identity, government agencies and non-profits connect with U.S. audiences, small businesses and residents build personal sites and foreign entities with U.S. ties establish credibility.

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SEO implications of .us

A .us domain enhances U.S. geo-targeting, boosts local visibility, builds trust, reduces bounce rates, supports branding and signals location relevance to search engines.

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How .us enables success

With a .us domain, Visor.us secured $5M in seed funding, while Gian Wong expanded his illustration portfolio and reached global audiences.

Why choose Bluehost?

Bluehost has everything you need to start, build and grow your successful online presence. Get super-fast hosting, online store capabilities, WordPress expertise and more.

Domain registration: Secure your perfect new domain name from over 500 TLDs, including .com, .net and more, with instant setup and easy bulk domain management.

 

Free first-year registration: Enjoy a complimentary domain for your first year on eligible TLDs, saving you setup costs right from the start.

 

WHOIS privacy protection: Keep your personal information safe with free domain privacy protection, masking your contact details from public lookup databases.

 

Simple DNS managementTake full control of your DNS settings. Create A, CNAME, MX and TXT records in seconds via our intuitive control panel.

Shared hosting: Get everything you need to start your site with AI site creation tools, weekly website backups, free SSL and perfect uptime.

 

WordPress hosting: Officially recommended by WordPress.org, our fully managed platform delivers enterprise-grade CPU power and auto-scaling infrastructure for traffic surges, plus one-click staging and a developer-friendly WP toolkit. All trusted by over 5 million users.

 

WooCommerce hosting: Our fully managed WooCommerce platform lets you design custom account pages, offer Wishlist, manage bookings & appointments and issue gift cards. All with PCI-compliant checkout and optimized performance for high-volume stores

 

VPS hosting: Get dedicated CPU and RAM for reliable speed, ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage, support for unlimited domains and sites in an isolated environment and an SLA-backed better uptime with proactive monitoring.

Dedicated servers: Gain exclusive access to powerful multi-core CPUs, abundant RAM and NVMe SSD arrays with customizable RAID. Enjoy full root control, hardware firewalls and an SLA-backed better uptime for mission-critical workloads.

 

Cloud hosting: Harness our global cloud network for blazing-fast speeds, managed WordPress by core developers for seamless plugin compatibility, 100% network uptime, enterprise-grade security and auto-scaling for high-traffic site

 

AI tools and easy setupLaunch in minutes with our AI-powered WordPress builder, drag-and-drop smart templates and pre-built content blocks for a turnkey site.

 

Professional services: Get custom website design, expert SEO & PPC campaigns and on-demand WordPress support for one-off or ongoing projects

 

Professional email built for businessUse a branded address ([you]@[yourdomain].[us]) with standalone email or integrated Google Workspace and full productivity tools.

 

Cloudflare CDN: Serve your content from over 200 global data centers to slash latency and speed up page loads, while benefiting from automatic HTTP/2 optimization and built-in DDoS protection to keep your site fast and secure under traffic spikes.

 

Server-level caching: Store fully rendered pages and commonly used assets directly on the server for near-instant load times on repeat visits, with smart cache invalidation that ensures updates go live immediately without manual intervention./p>

 

NVMe SSD storage: Run your databases, media and applications on enterprise-grade NVMe drives, up to 10X faster than traditional SSDs, powered by AMD EPYC CPUs and DDR5 RAM for consistently smooth performance, even under heavy concurrent loads.

 

End-to-end SSL encryption: Automatically provision and renew Let’s Encrypt certificates across all domains to secure user data in transit, boost SEO rankings and build visitor trust without any manual steps.

 

Daily malware scanning & removalProtect your site with proactive, industry-leading scanners that detect suspicious code, quarantine threats instantly and notify you with detailed reports and one-click cleanup options.

 

Automated off-site backups: Preserve every version of your site with nightly snapshots stored securely off-site, plus easy point-in-time restores so you can recover mistakes or attacks in seconds.

24/7 live assistance: Reach our WordPress-trained experts anytime via phone, live chat or email for troubleshooting and guidance.

 

Developer-friendly toolkit: Test changes safely with one-click staging and cloning, instantly roll back updates and manage backups and migrations from a centralized WP toolkit.

 

Comprehensive resource library: Dive into step-by-step, how-to and in-depth articles to master best practices and streamline your workflow through our blogs, knowledge base and Bluehost Academy.

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FAQs

A .us domain name is the official country-code top level domain (ccTLD) for the United States. It represents a strong business presence or individual identity tied to America.

A .us domain helps you connect with the local community and showcase your company’s U.S. roots. It also builds trust among American businesses, organizations and government agencies.

Only United States citizens, permanent residents and American companies can buy .us domain names. Foreign entities must have a bona fide presence in the U.S. to qualify.

Yes. Small businesses, startups and large organizations can register .us domains to represent their U.S. presence. With Bluehost, the process is simple, secure and backed by expert support. We make it easier for businesses to establish credibility, expand their reach and boost their visibility online.

With us at Bluehost, you can register a .us domain starting at competitive yearly rates, often between $3 and $15. We also make it easy by bundling your domain with hosting, professional email and essential tools - so you get everything you need to launch your website in one place.

Yes. When you register .us domain names with Bluehost hosting, we often include a free SSL certificate and other security tools as part of the hosting plan.

Yes, Bluehost provides easy assistance to buy .us domain, check .us domain availability and connect it to your website or hosting plan seamlessly.

Absolutely. You can transfer .us domain to Bluehost by unlocking it at your current provider and using a transfer code. Bluehost simplifies the process with guided steps.

Yes. A .us domain name can improve your local visibility in search engines. It’s especially useful for attracting traffic from a U.S. audience, helping small businesses and local services grow. You can use free Bluehost SEO checker tool to do real time website analysis and improve it.

A bona fide presence means you or your business must have a real connection to the U.S. - as a citizen, resident, company or foreign entity doing business in America.

While many best .us domains are still open, high-demand names go fast. Use Bluehost’s domain finder tool to check .us domain availability in seconds.

.us domains are subject to the public WHOIS database by policy. Privacy masking services are not available due to transparency requirements by the U.S. registry.