Register a .sg domainknowing the rules first.
.sg and .com.sg domains are S$60 a year with Zension, and the same price when you renew or transfer. Here is who can register each one, and the identity check SGNIC asks for, in order.
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.sg or .com.sg?
Both are Singapore extensions and cost the same with us. The difference is who is allowed to register them, according to SGNIC.
| Extension | Who can register it | Price a year |
|---|---|---|
| .sg | All persons may apply in the open .sg category. A foreign applicant must appoint and authorise a local agent as administrative contact. | S$60 |
| .com.sg | Commercial entities registered, or in the process of registering, with ACRA. SGNIC's page also lists Enterprise Singapore and professional bodies. Foreign companies need a local agent as administrative contact. | S$60 |
| .org.sg | Set by SGNIC's category rules. Read them on the SGNIC site before you order. | S$60 |
Source: SGNIC, .sg categories and rules. Rules can change, so confirm on SGNIC's page before you order.
Identity check: VerifiedID@SG
New .sg domain names are verified by the administrative contact. It is the step people miss, and it has a deadline.
- An individual verifies with Singpass. An organisation verifies with Corppass.
- Foreign registrants without either can use an SGNICID.
- Verify within 21 days, or the domain is suspended and cannot be renewed until you do.
Registering, step by step
Five steps, in order. Most take minutes. The verification is the one that waits on you.
- Search for the name.Type it into the search above. You see the total before anything is charged.
- Choose the extension and check you qualify.Use .com.sg if you are an ACRA-registered business. Use .sg if you want the open category. Foreign applicants need a local agent as administrative contact.
- Order in the client portal.Pay in Singapore dollars: S$60 for a year of .sg or .com.sg, and the same every year after.
- Verify as administrative contact.Use Singpass for an individual or Corppass for an organisation, or an SGNICID if you have neither. SGNIC allows 21 days.
- Point the domain at your hosting.If you host with Zension, tell us and we will connect the domain to your website and email.
.sg domain questions
Who can register a .sg domain?
The open .sg category states that all persons may apply. If you are a foreign applicant, you must appoint and authorise a local agent as administrative contact. Source: SGNIC category rules.
Who can register a .com.sg domain?
.com.sg is for commercial entities. Applicants must be registered, or in the process of registering, with ACRA. SGNIC's page also lists Enterprise Singapore and professional bodies. Foreign companies need a local agent as administrative contact. Source: SGNIC category rules.
What is VerifiedID@SG?
A verification step for new .sg domain names. The administrative contact verifies using Singpass (an individual) or Corppass (an organisation). Foreign registrants without either can use an SGNICID. Source: SGNIC VerifiedID@SG FAQ.
What happens if I do not verify?
Per SGNIC, failing to verify within 21 days leads to suspension of the domain, and it cannot be renewed until verification is done. The status shows as VerifiedID@SG-OK or VerifiedID@SG-Pending. Source: SGNIC VerifiedID@SG FAQ.
How much does a .sg or .com.sg domain cost with Zension?
S$60 a year for .sg and S$60 a year for .com.sg, with no GST to add. The price is the same at registration, at renewal and when you transfer a domain in.
Can I move my .sg domain to Zension?
Yes. Transfers are S$60 a year, the same as registration and renewal. Start a transfer from the client portal, or ask us and we will walk you through it.
Sources and guides
Sources
- SGNIC: .sg categories and ruleshttps://www.sgnic.sg/domain-registration/sg-categories-rules
- SGNIC: VerifiedID@SG FAQhttps://www.sgnic.sg/faq/verifiedid@sg
- SGNIC: trust and security of domain nameshttps://sgnic.sg/ExtFiles/eGuide/trust-and-security-of-domain-name.html