Using alternative TLDs in email addresses

1. Can you have an email with a TLD?
2. Can you use anything as a TLD?
3. Can I use any domain suffix?
4. What domain should I use if .com is taken?

Can you have an email with a TLD?

It is technically possible for the owner of a TLD to add MX records in the TLD zone. This would allow them to have email addresses like bob@example .

Can you use anything as a TLD?

Anyone can use common extensions, like .com and . net, but only certain organizations can apply to sponsored TLDs, like . gov and . edu, or country-code TLDs, such as .

Can I use any domain suffix?

Not every domain extension is available from every domain registrar. However, major registrars like Google Domains, GoDaddy, and Namecheap will have many TLDs, including the most common ones. Some extensions will probably be more expensive than others.

What domain should I use if .com is taken?

When the .com is taken, many business owners will take a look at . org and . net as alternatives to .com because they are the second and third most commonly recognized domains.