.DIRECT Domain Registration — What You Get
The ..direct 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.
Names run 2 to 63 characters with letters, digits and inner hyphens, terms run 1 to 10 years, and DNSSEC is supported at the registry. The registry prices some short or common words as premium; those quotes appear before payment, never after.
Who Can Register a .direct Domain Name
Anyone can register a ..direct name — an individual, a proprietorship, a company or a society, in India or abroad, with no documents and no local presence. The registry’s intended market is a matter of fit, not a gate.
The rules that bite are the standard ones across gTLDs: correct registrant contacts, a reachable email, and respect for the registry’s acceptable-use policy.
What a .direct Domain Is Used For
The registry’s stated market for .direct is direct: Direct-to-consumer stores, bargain hunters, transportation services, messenger services, delivery & shipping services. In practice an Indian buyer reads the label the same way — a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.
Names that read naturally: concierge.direct, fieldops.direct, quickfix.direct, proserve.direct or yourbrand.direct.
.DIRECT Domain Registration Plans & Pricing (INR)
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹{ren} a year for this zone. WebJi lists .direct at ₹4,562 a year for registration and ₹4,846 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .direct | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | services 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.
.DIRECT Renewal, Transfer and Expiry Rules
Terms run 1 to 10 years, renewed in the same blocks at ₹4,846 a year for this zone. Reminders arrive by email at the registrant address; auto-renew removes the timing risk.
A transfer needs the authorisation code the losing registrar must provide, adds a year on completion, and respects the 60-day post-change lock. The expiry path is the gTLD standard: grace, redemption at a fee, then release.
.direct vs .com and .in for an Indian Business
The extension is not a ranking factor: ..direct, .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 ..direct (₹4,562/year) for a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.
How to Register a .direct 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 .DIRECT 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 .direct domain cost in India?
WebJi lists .direct at ₹4,562 a year for registration and ₹4,846 for renewal, read on 4 November 2026 and before 18% GST. Registry-premium words are quoted before payment.
Who can register a .direct 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 .direct 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 .direct 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 .direct renewal cost more than the first year?
The first year is often discounted while renewal is charged at the normal rate — here that is ₹4,562 registration against ₹4,846 renewal, both before 18% GST.
What is .direct used for?
The registry positions it as: Direct-to-consumer stores, bargain hunters, transportation services, messenger services, delivery & shipping services. For an Indian buyer the practical reading is a services reading that puts the offer in the domain itself.