.pt registration
.pt is Portugal’s country-code domain extension, suited to businesses, organisations, services and personal projects that want a clear connection with Portugal. Registration is open to individuals and legal entities from any country. Domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. The registry requires information that identifies the domain holder. Individuals must provide an identification number, such as a national identity card or passport number. Legal entities must provide their company registration number or, where applicable, an EU VAT number. Additional details may be requested to verify the holder and confirm compliance with registry rules. A .pt domain can also use supported Portuguese characters, including á, à, â, ã, ç, é, ê, í, ó, ô, õ and ú. This makes the extension practical for names and terms written naturally in Portuguese while preserving the local identity of the project. To transfer an existing .pt domain to host.yt, remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. The transfer can take several days and does not change the domain’s expiration date. Changing the holder is a separate authenticated process: confirmation emails are sent to both the current and future holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not validated within five days.
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Specifications
| Registration | 13.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 13.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 13.99 EUR |
| Restore | 13.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 13.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .pt extension stand for?
pt is the country-code domain extension associated with Portugal. It gives websites, services and email addresses an immediate Portuguese identity, making it especially relevant to organisations serving customers in Portugal, Portuguese businesses, local initiatives and projects whose names or content are connected with the country.
Who can register a .pt domain?
Individuals and legal entities from any country can register a .pt domain. Allocation follows a first-come, first-served model, so an available name can be registered by the applicant who completes the request first and supplies the holder information required by the registry.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .pt?
The holder must provide identifying information. Individuals need an identification number, such as a passport or national identity card number. Legal entities need a company registration number or an EU VAT number where applicable. The registry may request additional information to identify the holder or verify compliance.
Is .pt a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
pt is a practical choice for a business serving Portugal, a Portuguese organisation, a local service, a cultural initiative or a personal project with a Portuguese connection. It signals geographic relevance directly and supports Portuguese characters, which can help a domain reflect a local name accurately.
When does .pt make more sense than .com?
pt makes more sense when Portugal is the project’s main market or identity because the address communicates that connection immediately. .com is broader and more internationally neutral, but it provides less geographic context. A Portugal-focused shop, service or publication therefore gains clearer positioning from .pt.
How quickly is a .pt domain registered, and how long does it last?
pt names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Completion depends on submitting accurate holder information and satisfying any verification request from the registry. The domain remains active for the registration term confirmed with the order and can be renewed to maintain the registration.
How do I transfer a .pt domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with the current registrar, request the domain’s authorisation code, and submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Processing may take several days. The transfer does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date, so its current registration schedule remains unchanged.