How to register an internal domain

Reviewed on February 27, 2025

Domains and DNS allows you to manage and register your internal and external domains and configure and manage their DNS zones. Domains and DNS provide support for queries via both IPv4 and IPv6.

Before you start

To complete the actions presented below, you must have:

A Scaleway account logged into the console
Owner status or IAM permissions allowing you to perform actions in the intended Organization
Added a credit card to your account

Important

Make sure to check your domain name for any spelling mistakes before you place the order.
You cannot change the domain name once the registration is complete and the fees will still apply. You can, however, register another domain with the correctly spelled name.
Internal domains are billed immediately upon registration.

Click Domains and DNS in the Domains & Web Hosting section of the Scaleway console side menu. The Domains and DNS dashboard displays.
Click + Search domain name.
Enter the domain name you wish to register in the search bar.
Click the search icon to check the domain availability. A selection of available domains appears.
Tick the box next to the domain name you want to register, then click Select and configure contacts.
Enter the required information, then click Add new contact.
Select your domain contact information from the drop-down list and click Validate and continue. Your order summary displays.
Choose the registration period.
Tick the box to confirm you understand that you will be debited the price that displays.
Click Register domain to confirm your order and to register the domain name.