What is a .com Domain?

Introduction

Qoxy is the number one domain provider in Singapore, trusted by businesses who value domain safety, uptime, and long-term reliability.
Your domain is not just a name — it is the foundation of your website, emails, and online identity. Any downtime, hijack, or mismanagement can directly affect your business.

In this guide, we answer the most common questions people search for when choosing a .com domain, so you can register and manage it safely.

Why People Search for .com Domain Information

Most users look up .com domains because:

• They are starting a new business or website
• They want a globally recognised domain
• They are worried about overpaying or getting scammed
• They are transferring away from unreliable providers
• Their existing domain is expiring or at risk

If any of the above applies to you, understanding how .com works is critical.

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How Much Does a .com Domain Cost? (Avoiding Hidden Fees & Scams)

A .com domain typically costs:

• SGD $15 – $30 per year (normal retail range)
• Prices far below this often come with hidden renewal fees
• Prices far above this usually add unnecessary “bundles”

At Qoxy, we practise transparent pricing with no misleading discounts.
Learn more on our domain registration page
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What Is a .com Domain and How Does It Work?

A .com domain is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) originally created for commercial use but now open to everyone.

How it works:

• Your domain is registered under Verisign (the global .com registry)
• Qoxy acts as your company to register the domain name.
• Qoxy provide DNS connects your domain to website hosting, email servers, and cloud services (can choose to use it or choose not to use it)

As long as your domain is active and renewed, your online services stay live.

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Who Can Register a .com Domain? (Requirements & Restrictions)

Good news — .com has NO restrictions:

• Open to everyone including individuals and companies
• No local presence required
• No industry restrictions

This flexibility is why .com remains one of the most popular domain extensions worldwide.

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What Documents Are Required to Register a .com Domain?

None. You do not need:

• Business registration
• NRIC / Passport
• Company documents

Registration is usually instant once payment is completed.

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How Long Can You Register a .com Domain For? (Registration Term)

• Minimum: 1 year
• Maximum: 10 years
• Recommended: Register multiple years to reduce renewal risk

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Does a .com Domain Include WHOIS Privacy Protection?

Yes. At Qoxy, WHOIS Privacy Protection is included together when domain is registered:

• • Hide your personal email and phone number
  • Reduce spam and phishing attempts
  • Prevent domain targeting

Note: WHOIS Privacy Protection is a service used to hide registrant information for domain extensions that display public WHOIS details. Some extensions, such as .sg, do not publish registrant information publicly by default, so a separate WHOIS Privacy Protection service is not required or available.

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How Does .com Domain Transfer Work? (In & Out of Qoxy)

Transfer into Qoxy

• Domain must be unlocked
• EPP/Auth Code required
• Domain must be older than 60 days
• Transfer extends the domain by 1 year

Transfer out from Qoxy

• Unlock domain from portal
• Generate Auth Code
• No holding or exit barriers

Related read: How domain transfers work

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How to Manage Your .com Domain in the Qoxy Portal

From the Qoxy portal, you can:

• Update nameservers
• Manage DNS records

• Lock domain against hijacking by default, can choose to unlock and retrieve transfer out code.
• Renew or enable auto-renew for your domains.
  

 

Everything is centralised for clarity and safety.

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Understanding the .com Domain Life Cycle (Expiry, Grace & Redemption)

Understanding this prevents accidental loss:

1. Active
2. Expired
3. Grace Period (Renewable)
4. Redemption Period (Extra fee)
5. Pending Delete
6. Available again

Qoxy sends multiple renewal reminders to protect your domain.

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How Is a .com Domain Different from Other Domain Extensions?

Extension	Best For
.com	Global, trusted, resale value
.sg	Singapore-specific presence
.net	Tech & infrastructure
.biz	Commercial alternative
.shop	E-commerce branding

For long-term business value, .com remains unmatched.

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Final Thoughts: Choosing a Safe .com Domain Provider in Singapore

A .com domain is a business asset, not just a name.
With Qoxy, you get security-first domain management, transparent pricing, and local Singapore support.

Start safely with Qoxy: Register your .com domain here