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Buy and Register Your .SU Domain Today

Check .SU domain availability for suitable legacy, regional, short-brand, and portfolio use cases. NiceNIC supports domain search, registration where available, transfer support, bulk planning, and customer guidance for current .SU policy requirements.

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Check .SU Availability Bulk .SU Search Transfer .SU
Renew:  $249.99 Market $249.99 $249.99 first year
Renew:  $231.99 Basic $231.99 7% off
Renew:  $225.99 Super $225.99 10% off
Renew:  $219.99 VIP $219.99 12% off

Identity verification is mandatory. Use qualifying registrant information or NiceNIC Trustee Service. Compare registration methods →

Need lower .SU pricing? Upgrade account level for bulk registration and reseller pricing.

.SU registration requirements

Choose your registration method

Identity verification is mandatory for .RU and .SU domains.

If you cannot complete the required identity verification, NiceNIC Trustee Service is available.

Your registrant information

I have registrant information that meets the required identity verification

Choose this Registration Method to register using your own qualifying registrant details. The following fields are required for this method:

  • Birth Date — required
  • ID / Document Number — required
  • Issuing Authority — required
  • Issue Date — required
  • Registrant Contact Information — required

Provide accurate details for the actual registrant and complete the required identity verification. Completing the fields alone does not establish that verification is complete.

NiceNIC Trustee Service

I need NiceNIC Trustee Service

Choose this Registration Method if you cannot complete the required identity verification using your own registrant information.

  • Personal identity fields are not required for this method
    You do not need to enter Birth Date, ID / Document Number, Issuing Authority or Issue Date.
  • NiceNIC Trustee Service processing
    Your order follows the NiceNIC Trustee Service process.

Contact NiceNIC to confirm the applicable service requirements and terms.

Ask about NiceNIC Trustee Service →
Select your Registration Method first.
The four personal identity fields are required only when you choose to use your own qualifying registrant information. Selecting Trustee Service changes how the order is handled; identity verification remains mandatory for the domain registration.
Why choose NiceNIC for .SU

.SU is a legacy ccTLD that needs careful policy-aware planning.

.SU is not a generic marketing extension. It is a legacy country-code TLD with historical meaning and current policy considerations. Buyers should check availability, renewal rules, identification requirements, and long-term suitability before registering or transferring .SU domains.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .SU together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.SU Data Review · 2026 to Date

.SU gives buyers a focused country-code naming option.

.SU can be useful for specific legacy or regional naming cases, but buyers should review current registry/registrar handling, identification requirements, and renewal planning before relying on it.

📊 Observed .SU zone domains 103,793

DNS.Coffee snapshot dated 2026-09-15.

ID ccTLD manager ROSNIIROS

Russian Institute for Development of Public Networks in the IANA record.

IANA Registration date September 19, 1990

IANA root-zone delegation record, updated August 5, 2026.

Global TLD Market Distribution — 2026 to Date

See how the global domain market is divided across major categories. .SU belongs to the country-code domain group (ccTLDs).

ccTLDs146.3M
.COM163.6M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs32.9M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures, rounded. Global categories include all extensions in each group.

Why .SU requires careful registration decisions

.SU can be useful for specific legacy or regional naming cases, but buyers should review current registry/registrar handling, identification requirements, and renewal planning before relying on it.

Legacy ccTLD identity

.SU has historical recognition and may fit certain regional, portfolio, or short-name projects.

Policy changes matter

Published guidance describes mandatory identification changes for .RU and .SU as effective from September 1, 2026, so customers should confirm the current process.

Not a generic substitute for .COM

Use .SU when the exact extension meaning or availability fits; otherwise compare .COM, .RU, or other active alternatives.

.SU Domain Count History — 2022 to 2026

Compare the domain counts below when choosing an extension for your website.

2022
99,807
2023
102,211
2024
105,004
2025
102,759
2026 to date
103,793
Source note: DNS.Coffee. Completed-year values are historical DNS.Coffee observations. Current zone-file snapshot: 2026-09-15; accessed 2026-09-16. Figures are observed zone domains, not official registry registration totals.

Public Premium .SU Domain Sales

No verified public .SU sales examples with disclosed prices are currently available.

Asking prices and appraisals are not completed-sale prices. Sales examples require confirmed transactions with publicly disclosed amounts.
Choose the right .SU service

Different buyers need different .SU services.

A domain buyer, creator, business team, reseller, and portfolio owner may use .SU for very different reasons. Choose the option that matches the project, audience, policy requirements, and long-term management needs.

For legacy or regional projects

Use .SU only when the historical or regional meaning is useful and current registration support is confirmed.

  • Check current availability
  • Review identification requirements
  • Plan renewal timing carefully

For short brand names and portfolios

Consider .SU when a short exact-match name is available and the buyer understands the policy and renewal context.

  • Compare .COM and ccTLD options
  • Protect ownership details
  • Track renewal deadlines

For existing .SU domain owners

Transfer or consolidate eligible .SU domains only after checking unlock status, Auth Code requirements, and current registrar handling.

  • Review transfer eligibility
  • Prepare registrant data
  • Avoid last-minute renewals

For resellers with .SU customers

Support customers with clear policy notices, accurate registrant information, and careful lifecycle management.

  • Confirm current handling before sale
  • Educate customers about identification
  • Use bulk tools for portfolio review
Domain transfer

Move .SU domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .SU domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .SU domains.

Paste multiple .SU names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .SU. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

✓Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
✓Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
✓Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
✓Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
View NiceNIC API v2 
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .SU?

Short answers for buyers who need to confirm .SU use cases, restrictions, transfers, bulk search, payment, or reseller/API support before continuing.

What is a .SU domain?

.SU is a legacy country-code top-level domain originally associated with the Soviet Union. It remains present in the root zone, but buyers should treat it as a policy-sensitive ccTLD rather than a normal generic TLD.

Can anyone register a .SU domain?

Registration is subject to current registry and registrar support and mandatory identity verification. Use qualifying registrant information or choose NiceNIC Trustee Service if you cannot complete the required identity verification.

Does .SU require identity verification?

Identity verification is mandatory for .RU and .SU domains. Select whether to use qualifying registrant information or NiceNIC Trustee Service. If you cannot complete the required identity verification, NiceNIC Trustee Service is available.

Is .SU being retired?

Public reporting in 2025 discussed ICANN moving toward retirement of the legacy .SU domain over a future period. Because policy handling can change, customers should use .SU only after reviewing current registry and registrar support.

Can I use .SU for a normal global website?

You can use .SU when it fits your brand and compliance needs, but for broad global trust many buyers may also compare .COM, .NET, .ORG, or active regional alternatives.

Can I register many .SU domains in bulk?

Bulk planning may be possible where supported, but because .SU has policy-sensitive handling, use bulk search as a planning step and confirm current eligibility before committing.

Can I transfer a .SU domain to NiceNIC?

If supported and eligible, you will generally need to unlock the domain where applicable, obtain the authorization code or transfer credentials required by the current process, and submit the request through NiceNIC domain transfer.

Does NiceNIC support crypto payment for .SU domains?

Yes. NiceNIC supports automated crypto deposit/payment options for supported assets such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC, while the domain itself remains subject to registry and registrar policy.

Is .SU suitable for resellers?

Only for resellers who can clearly explain current .SU requirements to customers. NiceNIC bulk tools and reseller API can support domain workflows where the TLD is available and policy requirements are met.

Which Registration Method should I choose for .SU?

Choose "I have registrant information that meets the required identity verification" to use your own qualifying registrant details, or "I need NiceNIC Trustee Service" if you cannot complete the required identity verification. Identity verification is mandatory for .RU and .SU domains.

Which fields are required when I use my own registrant information?

When you select the method using your own qualifying registrant information, Birth Date, ID / Document Number, Issuing Authority, Issue Date and normal Registrant Contact Information are required. Provide accurate details and complete the required identity verification.

Do I need to fill in personal identity fields when using NiceNIC Trustee Service?

No. When you select "I need NiceNIC Trustee Service", Birth Date, ID / Document Number, Issuing Authority and Issue Date are not required. The order follows the NiceNIC Trustee Service process. This changes how registration is handled; it does not remove the identity-verification requirement.

Related NiceNIC resources

Continue with .SU domain services

Use these internal NiceNIC resources for domain registration, transfer, bulk search, reseller API, account setup, and support resources. These links help buyers, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers move from research to action.

Check .SU domain availability Register .SU domain Bulk .SU domain search Transfer .SU domain NiceNIC reseller program NiceNIC domain reseller API Domain registration guide Create NiceNIC account

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