Generic

.pro: requirements and registry information

.pro is one of the classic generic domain extensions. It is widely recognized, flexible, and suitable for businesses, organizations, products, and long-term brand platforms.

gTLDInformation Updated: 2026-07-12
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 - 10 years
Registration privacyAvailable
DNS security supportSupported
Registry lock protectionAvailable
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

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Is there a special use for .pro?

Yes.

Is there any other information needed to register a .pro domain?

No.

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .pro?

No.

Are Individual .pro domain registrations allowed?

Yes.

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .pro?

Yes.

Are some .pro domain names restricted?

Yes. Violating rights of third parties, names and activities that are fraudulent, inappropriate, or unlawful are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .pro?

No.

Private Registration service available?

Yes.

.pro Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No.

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .pro domain names?

.pro domain names are available for 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .pro domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .pro during general availability is Instant.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .pro domain names?

.pro Domain Names must: have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.pro); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.pro).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .pro domain?

DNSSEC is available for .pro domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .pro domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .pro?

Trustee Service is not available for .pro extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .pro domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .pro requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .pro registration information (Private Registration)?

Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .pro domain.

What is the grace period for .pro domain name?

In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires.

Who is the registry that manages .pro domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .pro Top Level Domain is Identity Digital. You may visit them at https://identity.digital/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Identity Digital Limited

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