No, a domain name is optional. You can use Bluesky without a domain name, signing up for a Bluesky account is free. But you can also use a domain name to make your Bluesky account more recognizable. You can sign up for free first before converting to use a domain name later.
TheBlue.social provides a suite of tools to enhance your Bluesky experience, from analytics to post scheduling.
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