Register your .ph domain name
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About the .ph domain
A quick overview to help you choose and register a .ph domain
What is a .ph domain?
.ph is the country-code top-level domain for the Philippines. It’s open for general registration and commonly used by Philippine businesses, organizations, and local brands.
Who is a .ph domain for?
A .ph domain works well for Philippine businesses, local stores, media outlets, and personal brands that want to build trust with a Philippine audience. It’s a practical fit for local reach and regional recognition.
Why choose a .ph domain?
A .ph domain helps visitors identify your site as connected to the Philippines, which can improve clarity and local trust. It also gives your brand a simple, memorable web address for websites, email, and marketing as you grow.
Domain information for .ph
TLD
.ph
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is lock supported
Yes
Is IDN supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes
Why register your domain with Hostinger?
No technical knowledge required
24/7 expert support
Free domain privacy protection
Free coming soon page or link in bio site
Competitive pricing
Tips
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1. Include your brand name
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2. Keep it short
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3. Less is more
Avoid hyphens, numbers, slang, and hard-to-spell words.
4. Think about your audience
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.ph domain FAQs
What does a .ph domain mean?
A .ph domain is the country-code extension for the Philippines. Today, it is commonly used by Philippine businesses, organizations, and people who want a local online identity.
Is a .ph domain trusted?
Yes. .ph is a valid top-level domain with an official registry operated by dotPH, so it works normally in browsers, email, and search. Trust depends more on the website itself than the extension.
Is a .ph a good domain?
Yes, if you want a domain that signals a Philippine connection or local relevance. Search engines treat it the same as other extensions for SEO, so content and intent matter more than .ph.
Should I choose a .ph domain or .com domain?
Choose .ph if your audience is in the Philippines or you want a local brand signal. Choose .com if you want the most familiar global extension or your preferred name is only available there.
Who can register a .ph domain?
Anyone can register a .ph domain, including individuals and businesses. The registry accepts registrations on a first-paid, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions on .ph domains?
Yes. Names must be 3 to 63 characters, use only letters, numbers, and hyphens, and cannot start or end with a hyphen. Purely numeric names and 1- or 2-character names are not allowed.
How much does a .ph domain cost?
At Hostinger, a .ph domain costs ₦107,900 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is ₦138,900/year.
As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.