Short on cash? Here is how to launch your project with a custom domain name without spending a dirham.
Every great project starts with a name. But when you are testing an idea or building a student portfolio, paying $12/year for a .com might feel unnecessary. Good news: the free domain ecosystem is alive and well if you know where to look.
The Open Source DNS Revolution
New registries like OpenNIC and community projects are offering free subdomains and top-level domains to democratize the web.
These aren't just 'test' domains; they are fully functional domains with DNS records, meaning you can hook them up to Cloudflare, Vercel, or any host.
Top Free Extensions Available Now
Unlike the rocky past of .tk (which often got banned), these new extensions are built for developers.
Note: Availability changes rapidly. Grab yours while you can.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Go to a provider like JS.ORG (for JS projects) or EU.ORG. 2. Search for your name. 3. Update the Nameservers to point to your host (like Netlify or Vercel). 4. Wait for propagation (usually 2-24 hours).
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