.CAFE Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..cafe extension is a generic top-level domain operated by Binky Moon, LLC, delegated under ICANN’s 2012 new gTLD programme. Registration is open: no licence, no category test, first completed order wins.
Label rules follow the gTLD standard (letters, digits, inner hyphens, 2 to 63 characters) with 1-to-10-year terms and DNSSEC. Registry-premium labels are always quoted before you commit.
Who Can Register a .cafe Domain Name
Registration of ..cafe needs no licence or presence anywhere: the extension is unrestricted by policy, and the intended-use reading is guidance, not enforcement.
What ICANN does require is accurate registrant data and a working mailbox — renewal notices, transfer approvals and registry notices all land there.
What a .cafe Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .cafe is direct: Cafes, restaurants, delis, cafeterias, coffee shops & coffee stands, student lounges, mobile food/beverage vendors, cooking schools. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — a food-and-drink reading that works on menus, boards and business cards.
Names that read naturally: kitchen.cafe, table9.cafe, recipes.cafe, platter.cafe or yourbrand.cafe.
.CAFE Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
Each .{t} registration is bought in 1-to-10-year blocks and renews at ₹{ren} a year. WebJi lists .cafe at ₹2,722 a year for registration and ₹3,289 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
| TLD | Registration (₹/yr) | Renewal (₹/yr) | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .cafe | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | food and drink names | Register |
| .com | ₹1,380 | ₹1,480 | Global default, brand names | Register |
| .in | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | Indian identity | Register |
| .co.in | ₹809 | ₹877 | Indian corporate second level | Register |
WebJi billing prices, read on 4 November 2026 — the renewal column is what the second and later years cost, before 18% GST.
.CAFE Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Each ..cafe registration is bought in 1-to-10-year blocks and renews at ₹3,289 a year. The registrant mailbox gets the renewal notices — keep it live.
Transfers use an authorisation code from the losing registrar, and a completed transfer adds a year to the term. After expiry the standard gTLD lifecycle applies: an auto-renew grace window, a redemption period with a recovery fee, then pending delete before the name returns to the open market.
.cafe vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
The extension is not a ranking factor: ..cafe, .com and .in compete on content and links. Choose .com (₹1,380/year) for the global default, .in (₹1,000/year) for the Indian identity, and ..cafe (₹2,722/year) for a food-and-drink reading that works on menus, boards and business cards.
How to Register a .cafe Domain with WebJi
One order covers it: check the name with the search box above, choose 1 to 10 years, pay in INR by UPI, card or net-banking, and the name is registered to your contacts.
- Search your name — the box above checks it live against the registry.
- Enter registrant details exactly as they should appear in WHOIS, and apply privacy where the registry permits it.
- Choose a term from 1 to 10 years and pay in INR; the GST invoice is issued at once.
- Point the nameservers at your host and allow a few hours for DNS propagation.
- Turn on auto-renew so renewal never depends on an unread email.
Why WebJi for .CAFE Domain Registration
- Selling domains since 2005, with the same team handling registry rules and renewals today.
- 12,000+ clients across India and overseas keep their domains at WebJi®.
- 24/7 email support in Hindi and English at support@webji.services, average first reply under 60 minutes.
- INR pricing with a GST invoice on every order, payable by UPI, card or net-banking.
- Free migration of an existing site or DNS, subject to terms and approval. Our registered office is in Jaipur; there is no walk-in branch elsewhere.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a .cafe domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .cafe at ₹2,722 a year for registration and ₹3,289 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .cafe domain?
Anyone, anywhere: a company, a shop, a freelancer or a student, with no documents and no local presence. Names run 2 to 63 characters, and the first completed order wins.
Does .cafe include WHOIS privacy?
WHOIS privacy is available on this extension where the registry permits it, hiding personal contacts behind a proxy. We confirm it applies to your order before payment.
How do I transfer a .cafe domain to WebJi®?
Unlock the name at your current registrar, take its authorisation code, start the transfer and approve the email sent to the registrant address. A completed transfer adds one year.
Why does the .cafe renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹2,722 registration against ₹3,289 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .cafe used for?
The registry positions it as: Cafes, restaurants, delis, cafeterias, coffee shops & coffee stands, student lounges, mobile food/beverage vendors, cooking schools. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is a food-and-drink reading that works on menus, boards and business cards.