# .pro domain: price, zone rules and who it fits

> The .pro domain at Riki Domains: bot price $9.98, Standard plan, registry, privacy rules, who usually picks this zone and how to buy it with crypto.

- Language: en
- Published: 2026-10-25 · Updated: 2026-11-09
- HTML: https://rikidomains.at/en/tld/pro/
- Markdown: https://rikidomains.at/en/tld/pro/index.md
- RU version: https://rikidomains.at/ru/tld/pro/

The .pro zone is generic zone, sold at Riki Domains on the Standard plan. The key facts are in one table below, followed by the details: who the zone fits, what happens with privacy and how to buy it.

| | |
| --- | --- |
| Zone | .pro (generic zone) |
| Registry | Identity Digital |
| Plan at Riki Domains | Standard |
| Bot price on 17 October 2026 | $9.98 |
| Owner data privacy | $10 per domain option |
| How to search in the bot | keyword or exact address |

## What this zone is

Once reserved for certified professionals, now open to everyone. Short and reads as “professional”. About 4% of registrations at Riki Domains, usually for services and personal brands. Share of registrations at Riki Domains: about 4%. 

## Who it fits

- personal brands and consultants.
- services and agencies.
- short addresses.

## Price and renewal

Bot search price on 17 October 2026: **$9.98**. The renewal price is shown in the domain card after purchase and may differ from the registration price. All bot prices are in US dollars; the balance is topped up with cryptocurrency, and the list of coins is shown on the payment page.

## Owner data privacy

For standard zones WHOIS privacy is an option in the cart, $10 per domain. Without it the owner's contacts go into the public record.

> [Open the bot](https://t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=z27)

## How to buy a .pro domain

1. Open [@riki_domains_bot](https://t.me/riki_domains_bot?start=z27) → "Buy domains" → the **Standard** plan.
2. Type a keyword or an exact address and the bot shows free options with prices.
3. Add the domain to the cart, enable WHOIS privacy if needed, tap "Pay" and top up the balance by the missing amount.

The whole path with screenshots is in [How to buy a domain in the Riki Domains bot](https://rikidomains.at/en/guides/how-to-buy-a-domain-in-the-riki-bot/). Every zone with prices is collected in the [price table](https://rikidomains.at/en/prices/).

## What to do after the purchase

A new .pro domain does not point to a site yet: it needs DNS records. How to point it to a server or host, turn on HTTPS and check that everything works is covered in [What to do after buying a domain](https://rikidomains.at/en/guides/what-to-do-after-buying-a-domain/).

## FAQ

**How much is a .pro domain at Riki Domains?**

By the bot search on 17 October 2026: $9.98, Standard plan. The price for a specific name is shown in the search results; payment is from the balance, which is topped up with cryptocurrency.

**Will my data be in the public record of a .pro domain?**

Not if you enable the WHOIS privacy option in the cart ($10 per domain). Without it the data goes into the public record.

**How fast will a .pro domain be active?**

Standard zones activate automatically within minutes after the payment is confirmed.