The .dev domain
Aimed at developers and, like .app, HSTS-preloaded so HTTPS is required. Popular for documentation sites, tools, and personal developer pages.
Good to know
- Operated by Google Registry
- HSTS-preloaded — requires a valid certificate
- Common for docs, tools, and developer portfolios
Monitoring a .dev domain with Domnr
Whatever registrar your .dev domain lives at, Domnr keeps an eye on the things that quietly break:
- Renewals & expiry — track the WHOIS expiry date so a .dev domain never lapses.
- DNS & nameserver changes — get alerted when records change.
- SSL certificates — catch expiring certificates before HTTPS breaks — and .dev requires HTTPS.
- Uptime — know the moment a site goes down.