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Manage a Premium Domain Name

Update 09/01/2026

This guide concerns domain names called Premium.

 

Introduction

  • These domain names are designated by the registries as domains with high commercial potential for SEO or branding.
  • The prices for these domains are set by their registry or by their current owner and do not particularly depend on the extensions (.com, .net, etc.).
  • A .art domain can cost less than 10 EUR, but it can also be purchased for more than 300 EUR.
  • Anyone can buy a premium domain.

 

Identifying this type of domain

On the Infomaniak shop, premium domains are distinguished by a crown icon. Here is an example:

 

The 3 characteristics of a premium domain

  1. High commercial value
  2. Impactful and easy to remember
  3. High traffic potential

 

Why register a premium domain name?

  • Renewal at the standard price: The price of a premium domain is high in the first year, but the cost of its renewal is generally the same as that of a standard domain.
  • Easy transfer: the price of a premium domain generally includes the domain transfer and the change of ownership.

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