Quick answer
Can I register a .info domain offshore without ID?
Yes. Identity Digital, the .info registry, has no residency or purpose rule. Isthmus Domains needs only one verified email address, takes payment in crypto and includes WHOIS privacy on every .info. At Isthmus Domains, an offshore domain registrar in Panama, a .info costs $20.99/year the first year and $20.99/year to renew (19 October 2026), paid in crypto with no KYC.
Search a .info domain
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- .info $20.99
Availability of .info names is checked live with Identity Digital over RDAP.
.info price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .info | $20.99 | $20.99 | $20.99 | Free | None |
Our .info price stays the same from the first year to each renewal, which makes long-term cost easy to plan.
.info at a glance
| Registry | Identity Digital Limited |
|---|---|
| Kind of extension | Generic top-level domain (gTLD), created in 2001 |
| Who can register | Anyone, for any kind of site |
| Without KYC at Isthmus Domains | Yes, one verified email |
| Public WHOIS / RDAP | Privacy service, not your data |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Domain protection | Yes, as an option |
Are .info names restricted to information sites, and is ID required?
Neither applies. The name suggests information, but the registry does not check content or purpose. A help centre, a fan page, a local guide or a company site may all use .info. Our only identity step is an email address you confirm, as ICANN rules require for every registrant. No ID card, no utility bill, no video call. The email stays private and serves for renewal notices. Payment is crypto only, from a balance you top up. Offshore registration does not change the law that applies to your content. Your readers' countries may have rules too.
Looking up a .info registered with us
ICANN's lookup tool returns our privacy service in the contact fields of your .info. Your email, the only contact data we collect, is not shown. Like any domain, the record lists the nameservers, the registrar, status codes and the dates the name was created and will expire. Identity Digital receives registration data under its own policy and keeps its own copy. Privacy covers the public view only. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case.
Domain protection for a .info publisher
Reference sites can attract angry readers. The optional Domain protection puts the .info in our company name, so the registry shows us. A transfer lock is on by default; every transfer or DNS change needs your confirmation in the account. We hold only your email. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A person reviews each complaint, and you are told when the law allows.
Afilias, Identity Digital and .info since 2001
ICANN chose .info among seven new generic extensions in late 2000, and the domain went live on 26 June 2001. Afilias ran it from the start. Donuts acquired Afilias in November 2020, and the two merged under the Identity Digital name in 2022. The launch was messy: many sunrise names went to people without a valid trademark. A later challenge procedure removed most of them, according to Wikipedia. The registry today has no content or residency rule. The .info zone supports DNSSEC and accented names.
Sites that suit .info
| Use | Why .info fits |
|---|---|
| Guides and how-to sites | The extension tells readers to expect explanations, not a shop. |
| Product documentation | A separate .info keeps manuals apart from sales pages. |
| Local and event information | Opening hours, routes and schedules on a plain name. |
| Campaign fact pages | One topic, one clear address. |
What to weigh before choosing .info
Deep first-year discounts are common on .info, so the second year is where costs show. Porkbun's first year is $3.60, but its renewal is $22.14: compare over several years. We did not verify any current abuse ranking for .info, so check how your mail filters treat it before a launch. A new .info is locked for 60 days before transfer. Phishing and fake shops on .info are suspended on a documented report, like on any extension.
.info at Porkbun
On 19 October 2026, Porkbun listed .info at $3.60 for the first year as a sale price, and $22.14 for renewal and transfer. Our research table of 8 October 2026 did not cover .info at other registrars, so we give no further figures. The gap between a promotional first year and the regular renewal is the main cost factor on this extension.
.info questions
Is .info taken seriously by visitors?
It depends on the site. For guides, documentation and fact pages, the name matches the content. For a main company site, many visitors still expect .com. We have no survey data on trust in .info, so test it with your own audience. The registry adds no rule on what you publish.
Why does .info cost so little the first year elsewhere?
Registrars often discount the first year to win new customers, then charge the regular rate. Porkbun listed a $3.60 first year against $22.14 at renewal on 19 October 2026. We keep one price each year instead. Add up three or five years before comparing offers.
Can I register a .info for a watchdog site?
Yes. We do not act on a complaint alone. Defamation or political complaints need a decision from a Panamanian court, and foreign judgments must first be recognised there. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. Selling stolen data counts as fraud and is not covered. This is not legal advice.
Does .info support accented names?
Yes. The registry supports internationalised domain names (IDN), so names with accents or other scripts are possible. They are stored in Punycode, a form that starts with xn--. Check how the name displays in browsers and email clients before you print it on materials.
Sources (4)
- Root Zone Database: .info — IANA (2026-10-08)
- .info — Wikipedia (checked 2026-10-19)
- .info domain pricing porkbun.com/tld/info — Porkbun (checked 2026-10-19)
- Registering .info domains — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-08)