# Buying .st Domain

#### You:
where can i buy .st domain

#### ChatGPT:
You can buy a **.st domain** from several domain registrars (you don’t buy it outright-you register it yearly, like most domains).

Here are some reliable places to get one:

---

### 🌐 Official registry (direct source)

- ST Registry
  - 👉 [Search and register a .st domain](https://www.nic.st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - This is the official registry for .st domains.
  - Usually better for direct management, but pricing may vary.

---

### 💻 Popular registrars (easier & often cheaper)

- Dynadot
  - 👉 [Browse .st domains on Dynadot](https://www.dynadot.com/es/dominio/st?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - Often among the cheapest (\~$8-$14/year first year) ([Dynadot](https://www.dynadot.com/es/dominio/st?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

- Regery
  - Around \~$17/year with standard renewals ([regery.com](https://regery.com/en/domains/zone/st?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

- INWX
  - European registrar (\~€30/year) ([InterNetworX, SLU](https://www.inwx.es/en/dominios-st?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

- DonDominio
  - About €50/year ([DonDominio](https://www.dondominio.com/en/products/domains/st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

- IncogNET (via dotST)
  - 👉 [Register .st via dotST](https://dotst.st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
  - Around \~$17/year with privacy included ([dotst.st](https://dotst.st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

---

### 💡 Good to know

- **No restrictions**: anyone worldwide can register a .st domain ([DomainTyper](https://domaintyper.com/st-domain?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Prices vary a lot: roughly **$10 → $100+/year** depending on provider
- It’s the country domain for **São Tomé & Príncipe**, but widely used for:
  - domain hacks (like `ho.st`, `fa.st`)
  - startups / tech branding

---

### 👍 Quick recommendation

- Cheapest → Dynadot
- Balanced → Regery or INWX
- Privacy-focused → IncogNET (dotST)

---

If you want, tell me your domain idea and I can check if it’s available and suggest the best registrar 👍


#### You:
cheaper

#### ChatGPT:
If you want the **absolute cheapest .st domain**, here’s the reality (no fluff):

### 💸 Cheapest options right now

- **Dynadot** → usually **\~$8-$14 first year** (often the lowest)
- **Regery / dotST resellers** → around **$15-$20/year**
- Others (INWX, DonDominio) → **€30-€50+** (avoid if you want cheap)

👉 So the **best cheap pick = Dynadot** (almost always)

---

### ⚠️ Important (this saves you money)

- Cheap domains often get you on **renewal pricing traps**
- A “$8 domain” can renew at **$20-$40/year** ([Network Solutions](https://www.networksolutions.com/blog/cheap-domain-names/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Always check **renewal price**, not just first year

---

### 🧠 Pro tip (cheapest strategy)

If you just want lowest cost:

1. Buy first year cheap (Dynadot or promo registrar)
2. Then **transfer to a cheaper renewal registrar** later
   - transfers cost about 1 year but can save long-term

---

### 💥 Bottom line

- 🥇 Cheapest first year: Dynadot (\~$10)
- 🥈 Cheapest long-term: depends on renewal (compare before buying)
- ❌ Avoid “too cheap” deals with huge renewals

---

If you want, tell me your exact domain name and I’ll find the **cheapest place to register it right now** (live check).


#### You:
$1

#### ChatGPT:
Short answer: **$1 for a .st domain is basically impossible**.

### 💥 Real prices (2026 reality)

- Cheapest legit deal: about **$8-$10 first year** at registrars like Dynadot ([Dynadot](https://www.dynadot.com/es/dominio/st?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Typical price: **$20-€30/year** (some providers) ([cloudns.net](https://www.cloudns.net/domains/tld/st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [stat.nic.st](https://stat.nic.st/domain-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- Expensive registrars: **€50-€130/year** ([DonDominio](https://www.dondominio.com/en/products/domains/st/?utm_source=chatgpt.com), [EuroDNS](https://www.eurodns.com/domain-extensions/st-domain-registration?utm_source=chatgpt.com))

---

### ❌ Why $1 doesn’t exist

- .st is a **country-code domain (São Tomé & Príncipe)** with fixed registry costs ([Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.st?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- The registry itself charges around **€29/year baseline** ([stat.nic.st](https://stat.nic.st/domain-prices?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
- So registrars literally **can’t sell it for $1** without losing money

---

### ⚠️ The only “$1” cases (rare tricks)

You might see:

- “$1 domain” promos → **NOT for .st**
- Bundles (hosting + domain) → still usually **.com/.xyz only**
- Fake/grey sites → risk of losing the domain

---

### ✅ Cheapest legit strategy

- Go with **Dynadot (\~$8 first year)**
- Then expect renewal \~**$13-$20/year**

---

### 🧠 If you *really* want \~$1 domains

You need different extensions:

- .xyz
- .online
- .site

These sometimes go for $0.99 promos - but **not .st**

---

If you want, I can suggest **cheap domain hacks with .st** (like “fa.st”, “be.st”) and check availability.


#### You:
is the domain no ban no rules

#### ChatGPT:
No - a **.st domain is *not* “no ban, no rules.”**

### ⚖️ Reality of .st domains

The **.st extension** (country code for São Tomé and Príncipe) still follows rules like any other domain:

- You must follow the registrar’s **terms of service**
- The registry can **suspend or delete domains**
- You’re subject to **international laws** (copyright, fraud, abuse, etc.)

---

### 🚫 What can get your .st domain banned

Just like .com or .net, your domain can be taken down if you:

- Host illegal content (piracy, scams, malware)
- Phishing or impersonation
- Spam / abuse complaints
- Copyright violations
- Extremist or prohibited content (depending on provider)

---

### 🔍 Why people think it’s “no rules”

- .st is less regulated than some strict country domains
- It’s popular for “domain hacks” (like *fa.st*, *be.st*)
- Some smaller registrars may appear more relaxed

But **none of that means lawless** - your domain can still disappear overnight if abused.

---

### 🧠 Bottom line

- ❌ Not anonymous or unregulated
- ❌ Not immune to bans
- ✅ Works like any normal domain with standard enforcement

---

If you’re looking for something more “private” or resistant to takedowns, tell me your goal-I can suggest better options (there are a few, but they still aren’t rule-free).
