How much does a domain cost?

Price sells, conditions decide.

When choosing a domain for a website, the first question that often arises is: How much does a domain actually cost? The answer is not clear-cut; it depends on the type of domain, the registrar, and the renewal conditions. Prices vary from registrar to registrar, but it is wise to choose a reliable registrar, such as VEDOS.

Registration fee: from a few crowns to thousands

Domain prices vary depending on the extension (e.g., .cz, .com, .shop, .online, etc.) and who you register it with. Some domains can be purchased for as little as a few dozen crowns per year, while others can cost hundreds or even thousands of crowns.

For example:

.CZ domain

The price of a .CZ domain typically ranges from CZK 150 to CZK 250 for the first year. Some registrars offer .CZ domains at a discounted price, but subsequent domain renewals are significantly more expensive. At VEDOS, you can purchase it for CZK 160 per year. Subsequent renewals will cost you the same amount.

.COM domain

You can register this popular generic domain for between CZK 250 and CZK 400 per year. VEDOS offers it for CZK 342 per year.

New domains such as .TECH, .STORE, .SITE

Registration of these domains starts at CZK 20. VEDOS offers domain registration starting at CZK 14 for the first year.
Renewal of these domains can cost up to thousands of crowns per year.

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First year vs. extension: the key difference

One of the most common mistakes beginners make is that they only pay attention to the registration price and forget to check the renewal price. And that is precisely what is crucial.

Practical example:

– Registration of a .online domain for CZK 20 in a special offer
– Renewal price: CZK 1,200/year

For most domains, registration is cheaper than subsequent renewal. Therefore, always find out how much the domain will cost in the coming years. Sometimes it pays to pay a higher price up front, but be sure of a fair renewal.

You don't buy a domain – you just register it

One thing that many people don't realize is that a domain is never purchased permanently. It is always rented for a specific period of time, usually one year. However, it can be extended for several years in advance if the registrar allows it. At VEDOS, you can register a domain for up to 10 years.

This means:

– If you stop paying for the domain, you may lose it.
– The domain may then be blocked or purchased by someone else.

Securing your domain with DNSSEC

Another important element that you should not overlook when registering is securing your domain with DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions). This technology protects visitors to your site from DNS record spoofing, i.e., a situation where they could be taken to a fake site even though they entered the correct address.

DNSSEC ensures that responses to DNS queries have not been altered en route. If DNSSEC is not active and an attacker is able to spoof the DNS server's response, visitors may be redirected elsewhere, such as to a phishing site.
With most quality registrars, DNSSEC is either free or very easy to activate. For .cz domains, DNSSEC is highly recommended and supported across the Czech internet.

At VEDOS, DNSSEC is a matter of course, but there are certain rules; you can read more here.