Questions before you register or transfer a .CHEAP?
Short answers about eligibility, best-fit uses, registry management, registration counts, transfer, DNS, and reseller support.
What is a .CHEAP domain?
.CHEAP is a descriptive new generic top-level domain for websites centered on affordability, discounts, comparisons, coupons, budget services, and value-focused products.
Who operates the .CHEAP registry?
.CHEAP is managed within the Identity Digital registry portfolio. IANA records the sponsoring organization through Sand Cover, LLC.
Can anyone register a .CHEAP domain?
In general, .CHEAP is open worldwide and does not require local presence. The requested name must still be available and comply with registry, ICANN, reserved-name, and acceptable-use rules.
What businesses are a good fit for .CHEAP?
Discount retailers, coupon sites, price-comparison tools, affiliates, travel deals, budget hosting, local services, and clearance campaigns can use .CHEAP when the affordability message is genuine.
How many .CHEAP domains are registered?
The official ICANN transaction report for April 2026 recorded 7,289 .CHEAP domains. This page displays 7.3K for customer readability.
Can I transfer a .CHEAP domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when the domain meets standard gTLD transfer conditions. Unlock the domain, obtain the authorization code, verify contact access, and submit it through the NiceNIC transfer page.
Does .CHEAP support DNSSEC?
The Identity Digital registry platform supports DNSSEC. Actual DNSSEC activation also depends on registrar support and correctly configured DNS records.
Can I register many .CHEAP domains at once?
Yes. Use the bulk domain section to prepare multiple names, then manage registrations, transfers, renewals, and DNS through your NiceNIC account.
Is .CHEAP available through NiceNIC reseller services?
NiceNIC supports reseller accounts, bulk management, WHMCS-related workflows, and a domain reseller API for supported .CHEAP operations.