FAQ Topic: Websites

The Domain Name System (DNS) is an internet service that translates your domain name (i.e. yourname.gov) into an IP address. This makes it possible for people to access your website by typing in the domain name instead of the website’s IP address. This is often done through your domain registrar, like GoDaddy or NameCheap. Since … Continued

Commercial purposes A .gov domain must not be used for commercial purposes, such as advertising benefitting private individuals or entities. Political campaigns A .gov domain must not be used for political campaign purposes. Illegal content A .gov domain must not be used to distribute or promote material whose distribution violates applicable law. Malicious cyber activity … Continued

Only U.S.-based government and public sector organizations are eligible to obtain a .gov domain. This includes any federal, state, local, or territorial government entity, or other publicly controlled entity. Also includes any tribal government recognized by the federal government or a state government. Eligibility is determined by the DotGov Program, which will be informed by … Continued

Registering a .gov domain with the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency is free to all U.S. based government entities. There is a one-time service fee for ProudCity DotGov set-up and configuration.

The .gov program is managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

Search for available .gov domains at the .gov domain name registration service website.

The official website of the .gov program is https://get.gov.