.es registration
A .es domain is Spain’s country-code extension, suited to individuals, organizations, and businesses that want a clear connection with Spain or Spanish audiences. Registration is open to Spanish and non-Spanish applicants, with available names allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The holder must provide identification appropriate to their legal status. Spanish citizens and legal entities provide a NIF number. Foreign residents in Spain provide a NIE number. Applicants outside Spain provide a foreign identifier: an identity card or passport number for individuals, or a registration number for legal entities. These details allow the registry to identify the domain holder and process the application. A .es name may contain labels from 3 to 63 characters. Internationalized names can use characters including á, à, é, è, í, ï, ó, ò, ú, ü, ñ, and ç, helping Spanish-language names retain their correct spelling. Related options include .com.es, .nom.es, and .org.es, but .es offers the most direct national identity. To transfer a .es domain to host.yt, obtain the authorization code from the current registrar. After the transfer starts, the administrative contact receives an email and has ten days to approve it. A refusal or no response cancels the request. The transfer does not include a renewal. Holder changes follow a separate procedure, available through host.yt support.
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Specifications
| Registration | 8.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 8.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 8.99 EUR |
| Restore | 8.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 8.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .es extension stand for?
es is the country-code domain extension assigned to Spain. It signals a connection with the Spanish market, audience, language, or location. Businesses, organizations, and individuals commonly use it for websites intended to feel local and relevant to people in Spain.
Who can register a .es domain?
Spanish and foreign individuals or legal entities can register a .es domain. Applicants must provide the identifier that matches their status: a NIF, a NIE, or an appropriate foreign identity or registration number. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .es?
The registry requires holder identification. Spanish citizens and entities provide a NIF; foreigners living in Spain provide a NIE. Other foreign individuals provide an identity card or passport number, while foreign legal entities provide their registration number. Additional holder information may be requested during registration.
Is .es a good choice, and what projects suit it?
es is a practical choice for businesses operating in Spain, Spanish organizations, regional services, local shops, tourism projects, and Spanish-focused publications. It gives visitors an immediate geographic signal. Projects aimed mainly at other countries may benefit more from a broader or market-specific extension.
When does .es make more sense than .com?
Choose .es when Spain is the primary market and local relevance matters more than global neutrality. Choose .com when the same brand serves several countries under one main site. The trade-off is clear: .es strengthens Spanish positioning, while .com provides a more internationally neutral identity.
How quickly is a .es domain registered, and how long does it last?
es registrations follow a straightforward first-come, first-served process once the required holder information is supplied. Processing time can depend on successful validation of those details. The applicable registration term is presented with the order, and the domain must be renewed to remain active beyond that term.
How do I transfer a .es domain to host.yt?
Request the authorization code from your current registrar and start the transfer with host.yt. The domain’s administrative contact will receive an approval email from the registry. Approval must be given within ten days; rejection or no response cancels the transfer. A .es transfer does not include renewal.