Quick answer
Can I register a .ngo domain privately?
No — eligibility proof is required and privacy services are not available. Sealname, an ultra privacy-respecting domain registration service paid in crypto, does not sell .ngo: we collect one email, nothing else, so we only sell extensions whose registry needs nothing more than that. Private alternatives start at $12.99/year for a .com, privacy included, no ID and no KYC.
.ngo privacy at a glance
| Private registration | No — eligibility proof is required and privacy services are not available |
|---|---|
| What the public sees in WHOIS/RDAP | The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy service not available (registrar list). |
| Who can register | Proof of non-profit/NGO status required (bundled with .ong). |
| Registry | Public Interest Registry |
| Type | new generic top-level domain |
| Sold by Sealname | No |
| Rules | Rules checked against registry and registrar sources on 2026-10-08 |
Why doesn't Sealname sell .ngo?
In short: eligibility proof is required and privacy services are not available. Sealname collects one email per domain, nothing else, and a registrar cannot change the rules of a registry: if the registry needs your name and address, checks identity documents, accepts only local holders or publishes holders, every registrar has to apply that rule. A service that promises a .ngo domain with only an email is either wrong or breaking the registry's rules, and the domain can be suspended later.
Registry rule: Proof of non-profit/NGO status required (bundled with .ong).
Privacy services: The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy service not available (registrar list). In practice, the registrant name and often the address or email of a .ngo holder can be read by anyone in the public record.
Which extensions can I register privately instead?
If privacy matters more than the country code, choose an extension that anyone can register privately:
- Generic: .com at $12.99/year, .net at $13.99/year, .org at $12.99/year — privacy included.
- Tech and projects: .io at $54.99/year, .xyz at $13.99/year, .app at $16.99/year.
- Personal and short names: .me at $22.99/year and .co at $33.99/year.
If you need .ngo itself and accept that its rules apply, register it with a registrar accredited by its registry and read what that registry publishes before you pay.
Private alternatives and their price per year
Frequently asked questions
Can I register a .ngo domain anonymously?
No: eligibility proof is required and privacy services are not available. No registrar can make a .ngo domain anonymous, because the registry's own rules decide what is published and who may register. What the public sees: The holder's details can be public: the registry does not allow privacy services. Privacy service not available (registrar list).
Does Sealname sell .ngo domains?
No. Sealname sells only extensions that anyone can register privately with one email, nothing else. .ngo does not meet that rule, so it is not in our price list. You can still search other extensions in the client area, or compare them on the price list.
Who is allowed to register a .ngo domain?
Proof of non-profit/NGO status required (bundled with .ong). The registry (Public Interest Registry) applies this rule to every registrar. Check its website for the current rules before you register, because registries in Europe are adding identity checks under the NIS2 directive.
What is the closest private alternative to .ngo?
A generic extension: .com at $12.99/year, .net at $13.99/year or .org at $12.99/year, all with WHOIS privacy included and open to anyone with one email. The privacy index shows the rule of every extension.
Will the .ngo rules change?
They can: registries change their policies, and ICANN is reviewing the rules for privacy and proxy services. We re-check every extension each quarter and date every change. Current status: Rules checked against registry and registrar sources on 2026-10-08.
Extensions you can register privately
Sources (2)
- IANA Root Zone Database — .ngo registry record — IANA (2026-10-08)
- ICANN Lookup — check any domain's RDAP record — ICANN (2026-10-08)