> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dub.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Free .link domain offer on Dub

> Learn how to get a 1-year free .link domain on Dub to create short links that match your brand and improve click-through rates.

We're excited to share that we have partnered with [Nova Registry](https://nova.link/) to offer a **1-year free `.link` domain** to Dub users.

This is a great way to get started with [custom domains](https://dub.co/blog/custom-domains) and create short links that match your brand, which gives you [better brand recognition](https://dub.co/blog/custom-domains#better-brand-recognition) and improves click-through rates.

## How to get a free .link domain

To get a free `.link` domain, you need to have a paid plan on Dub ([Pro plan](https://dub.co/pricing) or above). Once you have a paid plan, you can claim your free `.link` domain by following these steps:

**1. Go to your workspace domain settings**

Go to your [workspace domain settings](https://app.dub.co/settings/domains). Here you'll see a banner prompting you to claim your free `.link` domain.

![Banner prompting you to claim your free .link domain](https://mintcdn.com/dub/kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ/images/dub-links/claim-dotlink-banner.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ\&q=85\&s=7fc6219b2b611924ff1abcfa1e64dedf)

Alternatively, if you've dismissed the banner before, you can click on **Add Domain** and then click on the **Claim your free .link domain** button.

![Claim your free .link domain button](https://mintcdn.com/dub/kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ/images/dub-links/claim-dotlink-button.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ\&q=85\&s=3476b2647d6e49d173dac9b327b262e0)

You can also claim your free `.link` domain directly in the onboarding flow:

![Claim your free .link domain](https://mintcdn.com/dub/kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ/images/dub-links/claim-domain-onboarding.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ\&q=85\&s=87e85ce5bec65e0ee70e714b7fec3226)

**2. Search for your .link domain**

Next, search for the `.link` domain that you want to claim. If the domain is unavailable, you'll see a list of alternate domains that you can choose from:

![Search for your .link domain – domain is unavailable](https://assets.dub.co/help/search-dotlink-domain-unavailable.png)

If the domain is available, you'll see a **Claim domain** button. Click on the button to claim your free `.link` domain.

![Search for your .link domain – domain is available](https://assets.dub.co/help/search-dotlink-domain-available.png)

**3. Claim your domain and wait for it to be provisioned**

Once your domain is claimed, it'll show up on your domain dashboard with a **Provisioned by Dub** banner – as well as an amber **Provisioning** badge while your domain is being registered behind the scenes.

![Provisioning badge](https://mintcdn.com/dub/kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ/images/dub-links/dotlink-domain-provisioning.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ\&q=85\&s=be37277ca3a08751235562218e784854)

Once the domain is provisioned, you'll see a green **Active** badge next to your domain. This means that your domain is ready to use.

![Active badge](https://mintcdn.com/dub/kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ/images/dub-links/dotlink-domain-provisioned.png?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=kFZIiCqrMo1Hy6MZ\&q=85\&s=c937228a468fd669e3f6612fbcca949d)

> [!NOTE]
>
> The provisioning process can take anywhere between 1 hour to 12 hours. If your
> domain is not active after 12 hours, please [reach out to our support
> team](https://dub.co/contact/support).

## Terms and conditions

The free `.link` domain offer is subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. This offer is only available to users who have a paid plan on Dub.
2. Premium `.link` domains (also known as "[registry premium](https://www.dynadot.com/community/help/question/what-are-registry-premium-domains)" domains) are not eligible for this offer.
3. You can only claim one free `.link` domain per [workspace](/help/article/what-is-a-workspace).
4. The free `.link` domain offer lasts for exactly 1 year from the date of claim. A month before the end of the 1-year period, we'll send you an email prompting you to renew your domain – during which you can choose to pay the renewal fee to keep your domain, or let it expire.
5. After the free first year period, the renewal fee will be **\$12/year** (\$1/month billed yearly).
6. If you cancel your plan, your existing `.link` domain and links will still work, but you will no longer be able to create new links with it. In this case, we also reserve the right to reassign your `.link` domain to another paying Dub user.
7. We do not currently support transferring your free `.link` domain to another registrar at the moment, but we're planning to add the ability to do so after your first free year.


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