.cloud registration
.cloud is open to individuals, businesses, developers, and organizations without eligibility conditions. It suits projects connected with hosted software, online storage, infrastructure, managed services, collaboration platforms, and distributed computing. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so availability determines whether a registration can proceed. A .cloud name may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration does not require proof of residence, business status, or a connection to a particular industry. A clear, focused name can help visitors understand that a website or service relates to internet-based technology, data, or hosted applications. To transfer an existing .cloud domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the future holder. Both parties must complete validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. The holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. Through host.yt, .cloud domains can also be renewed and managed with standard DNS, DNSSEC, forwarding, contact, privacy, and registrar-lock operations.
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Specifications
| Registration | 23.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 23.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 23.99 EUR |
| Restore | 23.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 23.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .cloud extension stand for?
cloud signals a connection with hosted infrastructure, online applications, storage, data services, or distributed computing. It is a descriptive generic extension rather than a country-code domain, making it suitable for projects that want their technical or service focus visible directly in the web address.
Who can register a .cloud domain?
Anyone can register a .cloud domain. There are no eligibility conditions based on location, nationality, organization type, or industry. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends on whether another party has already secured the requested name.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .cloud?
cloud registration does not require supporting documents or proof of a connection to a particular location or sector. The requested label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. It must also be available when the registration request is processed under the first-come, first-served allocation policy.
Is .cloud a good choice, and what projects suit it?
cloud is a practical choice for hosted applications, infrastructure providers, storage products, developer tools, managed platforms, consulting services, and technology communities. Its meaning is immediately relevant to internet-delivered services, although projects with no connection to these areas may benefit less from that specific association.
When does .cloud make more sense than .com?
cloud makes more sense when communicating a clear connection with hosted technology is more valuable than using the broad familiarity of .com. A .com address is more neutral and widely recognized, while .cloud is more descriptive and can provide better naming options for infrastructure, software, storage, or platform projects.
How quickly is a .cloud domain registered, and how long does it last?
cloud registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis and become effective after the registration request completes successfully. The domain remains registered for the term selected with the order and must be renewed to continue beyond its expiration date. Availability should be checked immediately before ordering.
How do I transfer a .cloud domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock with your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s current expiration date.