How to get a free domain name

You don't need to pay a registrar or hand over a credit card to put a real name on the internet. With certed.one you can claim a free yourname.certed.one domain in seconds and point it anywhere.

Why most "free domains" aren't really free

Typical registrars advertise a low first-year price, then renew at full cost, ask for card details up front, or bury you in upsells. Free TLD programs come and go and often get blocked by hosts. certed.one takes a different approach: you claim a certified subdomain for free and own it outright — no card, no trial, no surprise renewal.

Get your free domain in three steps

1. Create a free account. Sign up on the registration page with an email and password.
2. Verify your email. Verifying credits your starter CTD grant, which covers your first name.
3. Claim your name. Pick a label like blog to get blog.certed.one and confirm. It's yours instantly.

Full walkthrough in the quick start.

Point your free domain anywhere

Because you control real DNS records, your free domain works with any host. Common setups:

• GitHub Pages — host a static site or portfolio for free.
• Vercel & Netlify — deploy a Next.js, React or static app.
• A server you run — add an A record to its IP. See managing DNS records.

Who is this for?

Students shipping a first portfolio, developers spinning up side projects, hackathon teams that need a URL today, and anyone who wants a clean link to share without paying. Read more about free domains for students or free domains for projects.

Is it really free?

Yes. Claiming your first certified subdomain costs nothing and requires no payment method. See the FAQ for details on grants and limits.

Still have questions? Read the FAQ or create a free account to get started.