.gay registration
.gay is open to everyone, with no eligibility condition. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, making it suitable for individuals, community groups, advocacy projects, events, media, and businesses that want an address directly connected with gay identity or the wider LGBTQ+ community. A registrable label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. Internationalized .gay names can use supported Latin-1 characters, including accented letters such as é, ñ, ö, and ü. This makes it possible to preserve familiar spellings in many European languages. Registration still depends on the chosen name being available when the request is submitted. To transfer an existing .gay domain to host.yt, first remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection and request the authorization code from the current registrar. A transfer can take several days, and completion adds one year to the domain’s expiry date. A change of holder uses a separate authentication process: validation emails go to both the current and future holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. Changing the holder does not alter the expiry date. DNSSEC, DNS changes, forwarding, renewal, restoration, and privacy preferences are supported management operations.
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Specifications
| Registration | 33.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 33.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 33.99 EUR |
| Restore | 33.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 33.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .gay extension mean?
The .gay extension gives a domain an explicit connection to gay identity, LGBTQ+ communities, culture, advocacy, businesses, and events. It can make the purpose or intended audience of a website clear directly in its address, without relying on a generic extension.
Who can register a .gay domain?
Registration of .gay is open to everyone. Individuals, organizations, community groups, creators, businesses, and public initiatives may apply without an eligibility condition. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an unregistered name can be claimed by the first valid applicant.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .gay?
There are no special eligibility conditions or supporting documents required to register a .gay domain. The chosen label must be between 1 and 63 characters and available at the time of registration. Supported Latin-1 accented characters may also be used in internationalized domain names.
Is .gay a good choice, and what projects suit it?
gay is a focused choice for community organizations, campaigns, cultural projects, events, publications, creators, and businesses serving LGBTQ+ audiences. It works best when the connection to gay identity or community is central to the project and should be immediately visible in the web address.
When does .gay make more sense than .com?
gay makes more sense when a clear LGBTQ+ or gay-community identity is more valuable than the broad familiarity of .com. A .com address is more neutral and may suit a general audience, while .gay communicates the project’s focus immediately but gives the brand a deliberately specific positioning.
How quickly is .gay registered, and how long does it last?
Allocation follows a first-come, first-served process, so availability is decisive when the registration request is submitted. The domain remains active for the registration term attached to the order and must be renewed before its expiry date to continue operating. Registration and expiry details are recorded with the domain.
How do I transfer a .gay domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain the domain’s authorization code and submit it to host.yt. The transfer may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.