Quick answer
Is it possible to register a .link domain offshore without KYC?
Yes. Nova Registry runs .link with no residency or use rule, so anyone can register. We ask for one verified email and no ID, and keep your email out of public WHOIS. At Isthmus Domains, an offshore domain registrar in Panama, a .link costs $10.99/year the first year and $11.99/year to renew (19 October 2026), paid in crypto with no KYC.
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- .link $10.99
Each .link name you type is checked live with RDAP.
.link price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .link | $10.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | Free | None |
.link is among the less costly extensions on our list, and its renewal is a little above the first year.
.link at a glance
| Registry | Nova Registry Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Kind of extension | New generic extension (gTLD) |
| Who can register | Anyone, worldwide |
| Without KYC at Isthmus Domains | Yes, one verified email |
| Public WHOIS / RDAP | Privacy on: details hidden |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Domain protection | Optional |
Who is allowed a .link, and do we check ID?
Everyone is allowed a .link: the registry sets no condition on country, purpose or business status. We check one thing, the email address, as ICANN requires for every gTLD registrant. There is no document upload. That makes .link quick to set up for marketers who need a branded short-link domain before a campaign. You can hold one .link for a single campaign or a whole set of brand names. Payment is in crypto from your balance. Registration usually takes minutes once the top-up is credited, and you can add DNS records straight away.
What strangers see when they look up your .link
Short links are shared widely, so many people may query the domain. With WHOIS privacy on, the privacy service contact replaces your email in the RDAP output, the only contact data we collect. It still shows the registrar, the nameservers and the status of the name. Nova Registry keeps its own copy of the registration data, as every registry does. To see the public record yourself, use the ICANN lookup tool at lookup.icann.org.
Domain protection on a short-link domain
A link domain often sits behind thousands of shared URLs, so losing it hurts. The optional Domain protection keeps the transfer lock on by default: no transfer and no DNS change happens without confirmation from your account. It also puts DomaineGoat LLC on the registry record and in WHOIS. 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 first.
Nova Registry and the .link extension
IANA lists Nova Registry Ltd. as the manager of .link. The extension came from ICANN's new gTLD programme and follows the standard registry agreement. That brings the usual ICANN duties: a verified registrant email, the UDRP for trademark disputes and the 2024 DNS abuse rules. .link supports DNSSEC and accented (IDN) names. Amazon's registrar guide lists terms from 1 to 10 years. We found no public rule on how .link names must be used. For a short-link service the abuse duties matter, because the registry must also act on DNS abuse reports.
Ways to use a .link name
| Use | Why .link fits |
|---|---|
| Branded short links | brand.link/offer reads better than a random shortener code. |
| Link-in-bio pages | One address lists every profile and shop. |
| Music smart links | A release page that sends fans to each streaming service. |
| Partner and referral pages | Trackable landing pages per partner, under your own name. |
Abuse risks that come with redirects
Redirect domains are a favourite tool for phishing, because the final address is hidden. We suspend a .link used for phishing, pharming or malware on a well-documented report. If you run a public shortener, add your own abuse filter and a report address. Otherwise one bad user can cost you the whole domain. Mail filters may also judge your domain by the links it carries. Renewal is a little above the first year, so keep auto-renew on.
.link questions
Can I run my own URL shortener on a .link?
Yes. Point the domain to your shortener software or service with A or CNAME records in our free DNS editor. Publish an abuse report address on your site. A shortener that lets the public create links must remove phishing links fast, or the domain itself is at risk.
Who runs the .link registry?
Nova Registry Ltd., according to the IANA root zone database checked on 8 October 2026. It is a new generic extension, so ICANN rules apply. Anyone can register a .link, with no condition on country or use, and it supports DNSSEC.
Is my identity visible on a shared .link?
No. WHOIS privacy is included: the privacy service contact replaces your email, the only contact data we collect. People who click your links see only the destination page. For a registry record in our company's name too, add the optional Domain protection.
Does a complaint about one short link take my whole .link offline?
Not on its own. Copyright or competitor complaints need a Panamanian court decision before we act on the domain. Phishing, malware, botnets, child sexual abuse material and fraud are strict exceptions, suspended on a documented report. Remove such links quickly if your users create them.
Sources (3)
- IANA Root Zone Database: .link — IANA (2026-10-08)
- Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide: .link — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-08)
- ICANN Lookup — ICANN (checked 2026-10-19)