Free domain name
A free domain name for your web projects
Choosing a domain name is the first step to creating your digital identity. You can use it to create custom email addresses, launch your website, and build your online reputation. OVHcloud offers a free domain name for 1 year when you link it to a web hosting plan*.
✓ 27 available extensions**
✓ A 5 GB professional email account included
✓ Simple pricing, with no hidden costs
**Domain name creation and transfer is free for the first year, then renewals are charged at the annual price of the extension from the following list: .fr, .com, .shop, .store, .tech, .me .live, .space, .xyz, .online, .site, .pro, .cloud, .blog, .name, .ovh, .boutique, .net, .org, .info, .eu, .re, .be, .it, .de, .co.uk, .pl. Not valid for extensions that include free transfer.
Choose a free domain name and launch your personal or business project
A domain name that’s right for you
Boost your online reputation with the perfect domain for your website. OVHcloud offers a catalogue of 27 extensions, suitable for any type of activity. With a simple search, you can access a number of domain name suggestions.
Web hosting plans adapted to your needs
Security, first and foremost
Which extension should I choose?
Your future digital identity is shaped by the extension you choose. Choose an extension that suits your website’s theme, and select your web hosting plan to launch your project online.
From the most renowned extensions like .com, .org or .co.uk, to more specific ones such as .store, .shop or .me, you can choose between 27 free extensions for your domain name in your first year.
Included with your domain name
Hosting for your webpage
Set up your first webpage with a 100MB free web hosting package.
1 custom email address
A free custom 5GB email address, linked to your domain name.
A secure domain protected against theft
Protection against attacks targeting the DNS server with the default DNSSEC option.
Protection against fraudulent transfer requests.
DNS redirection management
Direct your domain name to your website. Manage your sub-domains and email addresses from the OVHcloud Control Panel.
Your questions answered
How do I get a free domain name?
You can get a free domain name for your first year in two ways:
- By selecting one of the extensions covered by this offer
- By choosing a web hosting plan, and adding a domain name when you place your order.
Why choose OVHcloud when purchasing my domain name?
Choosing an OVHcloud domain name means you get more than just a web address: you also get DNSSEC to protect your domain and a free professional 5 GB email account with a customised email address. What’s more, our extensive catalogue offers over 900 available extensions to select according to your location, activity and/or project.
What is a TLD?
The top-level domain, or TLD) is also known as the extension. It will appear at the end of the domain name. These extensions include .com, .org or .net.
However, not all TLDs are the same – some are generic (gTLDs), while others are linked to specific geographical areas. The most popular TLDs are those associated with national or regional domain names (ccTLDs, or country code top-level domains). In 2012, new top-level domains (nTLDs) were introduced to offer an alternative to internet users. These can include keywords related to the type of project created by the owner or the area of interest, offering a wider variety of domain name choices. For example, some nTLDs include .app, .shop, .blog or .music.
How do I get a free domain name with OVHcloud?
Why launch my website with a .ovh domain name?
Buying a .ovh domain name is ideal for small budgets. This extension is one that is free for the first year and has a very competitive renewal price. Buying a .ovh domain name also means joining a community inspired by OVHcloud’s values.
Which domain names are free?
The following domain names are free for the first year with the purchase of a web hosting plan. To benefit from the offer, you need to link one of the following extensions to your domain name: .com, .net, .biz, .info, .org, .name, .fr, .re, .eu, .be, .es, .it, .de, .at, .co.uk, .me.uk, .org.uk, .nl, .us, .ca, .cz, .ch, .in, .lt, .dk, .pm, .so, .yt, .tf, .wf, .pt, .pl, .ovh, .xyz. Not valid for extensions that include free transfer.
What are the advantages of using a free domain name?
With a free domain name for the first year, you can launch a new project or business website at a lower cost. This will allow new business owners or bloggers to test the viability of their project without investing too much money upfront.
Where can I create a domain name for free?
OVHcloud offers a free domain name in the first year for a wide range of extensions when you link it to a web hosting solution. You can easily create a free domain name by placing an order directly on our website. “Free for the first year” will then appear in the order summary.
**Domain name creation and transfer is free for the first year, then renewals are charged at the annual price of the extension from the following list: .fr, .com, .shop, .store, .tech, .me .live, .space, .xyz, .online, .site, .pro, .cloud, .blog, .name, .ovh, .boutique, .net, .org, .info, .eu, .re, .be, .it, .de, .co.uk, .pl. Not valid for extensions that include free transfer.