Introduction to .sg Domain

1. Definition:

   .sg is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Singapore. It is managed by the Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC), and domain registrations are handled through officially accredited registrars. As a core part of Singapore’s internet identity framework, the .sg domain reflects both national digital presence and local credibility.

2.Commercial Value:

  The .sg domain is ideal for brand protection, localized market expansion, and personal identity representation. Given Singapore’s status as a financial and trade hub in Asia, the .sg domain offers high security, short and memorable characters, and legal protection. It is often seen by multinational corporations as a strategic gateway to the Southeast Asian market.

  * Local Trust: Businesses using a .sg domain are more likely to gain trust from local customers and partners.

  * Brand Protection: Global brands can prevent cybersquatting and strengthen their domain asset portfolio by registering .sg domains.

  * SEO Advantage: Localized TLDs like .sg may improve search engine rankings within the Singapore market.

3. Second-Level Domains:

   .com.sg  – For commercial entities

   .net.sg  – For network or information service providers

   .org.sg  – For registered societies and organizations

   .gov.sg  – For government agencies

   .edu.sg  – For educational institutions

   .per.sg  – For personal use

4. Registration Rules:

 * Supports 2 to 63 characters using letters, numbers, and hyphens (hyphens cannot be the first or last character).

 * Registration period: 1 to 3 years.

5. Renewal Policy:

  * Domains enter a 28-day renewal grace period upon expiry and can be renewed via the registrar during this time.

  * After the grace period, domains enter a 30-day redemption period, during which they can be recovered for an additional fee.

6. Eligibility Requirements:

  * Corporate registrants must provide valid business registration documents, postal address, and contact information.

  * Singapore citizens must submit their NRIC.

  * Foreign registrants with work permits must provide a FIN number.

  * Non-Singaporean registrants are required to appoint a local representative who is a Singapore citizen with a valid SingPass ID, and verify a valid local mailing address.

If you need to register a .sg domain name, you can register and manage it on this site. If you have any questions during use, please contact us.