Domain Name with Subdomain Regex for Python
/^(?:[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9\-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?\.){2,}[a-zA-Z]{2,63}$/iWhat this pattern does
This page provides a well-structured, multi-part regular expression for matching domain name with subdomain, ported and verified for Python. A rigorously tested regex reduces debugging time and protects your application from edge-case failures. The snippet below is ready to drop into your Python project — whether you're validating in a Django view, a FastAPI endpoint, or a standalone data processing script.
Python Implementation
# Domain Name with Subdomain
# ReDoS-safe | RegexVault — Web & Network > Domain
import re
domain_name_with_subdomain_pattern = re.compile(r'^(?:[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9\-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?\.){2,}[a-zA-Z]{2,63}$')
def validate_domain_name_with_subdomain(value: str) -> bool:
return bool(domain_name_with_subdomain_pattern.fullmatch(value))
# Example
print(validate_domain_name_with_subdomain("www.example.com")) # TrueTest Cases
Matches (Valid) | Rejects (Invalid) |
|---|---|
www.example.com | example.com |
api.example.co.uk | com |
sub.domain.example.net | .example.com |
mail.example.org | example-.com |
a.b.example.io | api.example |
When to use this pattern
This pattern is drawn from the Web & Network > Domain category and carries a ReDoS-safe certification. That matters for Python developers because particularly important in Python web servers where CPU-bound regex operations can stall concurrent request handling. RegexVault audits patterns against known backtracking attack vectors, ensuring you have the necessary context before using this regex in a high-stakes production environment.
Common Pitfalls
Country-code TLDs with second-level domains (e.g., co.uk, com.au) will pass because they satisfy the dot-count requirement.
Technical Notes
The {2,} quantifier ensures at least one subdomain prefix exists before the SLD+TLD. Does not enforce TLD validity.
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