TUCOWS REGISTRY SERVICES

Everything you need to run your registry

Scale your TLD on a modern, industry-leading service with a proven track record.

Why registries love our platform

Your own customized registry instance

Instead of sharing space with other registries, you get your own branded instance tailored to your specific needs and hosted in your preferred location: Europe or North America.

Real-time data to run your business

Get real-time info on registrations, renewals, revenue forecasting, billing, premium domain sales, DNS intelligence, and more. Pull it through our API or explore it in a modern dashboard, customized to your requirements.

A fair, flexible pricing structure

Start with a simple fixed fee, then transition to a revenue-based model that scales with your growth. Migration services are always included at no extra charge.

Full range of services for management and Registrar invoicing

Create and manage registrar promotions, premium pricing, and abuse management using our Registry Admin web interface or Registry APIs. Enjoy the benefits of Tucows’ global wallet for registrar invoicing and collection, or self-bill your registrars.

Features that make it easy to launch and scale

Delegation made simple

Before a TLD can go live, it must be delegated into the Internet’s root zone. We manage the entire process—from DNS setup to ICANN coordination—so you can reach the market quickly.

Automated onboarding for a faster launch

Go to market with end-to-end onboarding and 500+ connected registrars. We enable registrars to sign Registry-Registrar Agreements (RRAs) electronically and maintain a central repository for visibility into who’s offering your TLD(s).

Support for Web3 integration

As the RSP for .locker—the first ICANN-delegated gTLD to run on both DNS and the Bitcoin Naming System—we’re ready to support your expansion into Web3.

Security and compliance

Tucows is a long-time advocate of privacy and responsible data processing in the domains industry. We comply with major laws and regulations, including NIS2, GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA, and we are certified by global standards like ISO27001.

Bespoke services and personalized support

New TLD applications and launches

Whether you’re looking to launch a gTLD, DotBrand, or community TLD, we’ll partner with you to bring your namespace to life, from submitting your application to scaling to millions of domains.

Consulting and go-to-market support

Launch is just the beginning. We provide strategic guidance and go-to-market support to position your TLD for long-term success. From pricing strategies to marketing coordination, we’re with you every step.

ICANN compliance support

Stay compliant without the headache. We ensure that you're meeting ICANN's requirements, so you can focus on growing your TLD.

Custom registry services for ccTLDs, IDNs, DotBrands, and gTLDs

We support the unique needs of 41 gTLDs, including 17 IDN TLDs, the Web3-integrated .locker, 130+ SLDs, and 7 ccTLDs. We offer tailored solutions and a reliable platform for global distribution.

Frictionless migrations

We completed the largest top-level domain migration in history with over 4.2 million domains in a single transition in record time. We'll meticulously plan and manage your transition to ensure it’s quick, smooth, and delightfully boring.

Abuse monitoring and support

Tucows' in-house Anti-Abuse team leverages our industry-leading monitoring technology and works in partnership with registrars to detect and mitigate abuse, protecting your reputation and making the Internet safer.

Reliable, global
infrastructure

SCALABLE, MODERN SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

We own and control our IP, running it on modern cloud infrastructure for global scale and reliability.

Built on best-in-class cloud infrastructure, including AWS, with a cloud-agnostic design

In-house technology stack with no third-party dependencies for core registry functions

Kubernetes-based deployment with fully containerized applications

Modern registry APIs for integrating with third-party services, a separate Registrar Dashboard/Console for registrars, and standard EPP implementation for registrars to easily onboard.

GLOBAL REACH AND PERFORMANCE

Our DNS Anycast network spans five continents and 350+ proprietary and third-party nodes, ensuring stability, resilience, and fast resolution worldwide.