What Is a .id Domain? The 2026 Guide to the Identity Extension

A .id domain has a rare property: the extension is the keyword. "ID" reads instantly as identity, identification and verification, which makes a .id name a structural fit for any product built around who someone is. You can see the available names on the .id domains page.

What is the .id extension, technically?

.id is the country-code top-level domain for Indonesia, one of the largest internet markets in the world, and it is also used globally for its "identity" reading. That dual life, a real national namespace plus a perfect English keyword, is what gives the best .id names their value.

Who uses .id domains?

Identity and verification platforms, KYC and onboarding products, credentialing and access tools, and brands that want "ID" to carry part of their meaning. For a verification product, a name on .id says what you do before the visitor reads a word, the same advantage .ai gives an AI company.

Is a .id domain right for your brand?

It is an excellent fit when identity, accounts or verification is core to your product. It is a weaker fit when none of those readings apply, where a .com or a category extension may serve better. The signal only works if "ID" genuinely describes what you do.

How do you buy a .id domain?

The short, on-meaning .id names are taken and trade on the aftermarket. You request the price on the domain page, agree terms, and escrow secures the transfer so funds release only once the name is in your control. The full process is on How it works, and pricing logic is in how much is a premium domain worth?

Browse the .id portfolio or read the FAQ for ownership and transfer details.