.art registration
.art is designed for artists, galleries, museums, collectors, studios, creative agencies, cultural organizations, and projects connected with visual culture. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .art label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension supports internationalized domain names using a broad selection of Latin characters, including accented letters. This makes .art suitable for names, brands, and cultural terms written in many European languages while preserving their familiar spelling and identity. To transfer an existing .art domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. The transfer can take several days to complete. Once finalized, one year is added 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 proposed new holder. Both parties must validate the request within five days, or it is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. Through host.yt, .art domains can also use standard management functions such as DNS changes, DNSSEC, renewal, registrar locking, forwarding, privacy preferences, and restoration where applicable.
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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 .art extension mean?
art directly signals a connection with art, culture, creativity, or visual work. It is not an acronym that registrants must interpret formally. The extension gives artists, institutions, galleries, collectors, agencies, and creative projects a descriptive ending that communicates their field before someone visits the website.
Who can register a .art domain?
Anyone can register an available .art domain. There are no profession, location, organization, or industry eligibility conditions. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so a registrant who successfully completes an order for an available name receives priority over later applicants.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .art?
art registration does not require proof of artistic activity, professional credentials, residency, or membership in a cultural organization. The chosen label must be available and contain between 1 and 63 characters. Supported internationalized Latin characters may also be used in eligible domain names.
Is .art a good choice, and what kinds of projects suit it?
art is a focused choice for artist portfolios, exhibition pages, galleries, museums, collections, cultural publications, studios, creative campaigns, and artwork marketplaces. It also suits individuals or organizations that want the domain itself to establish a clear creative context rather than relying entirely on the site name.
When does .art make more sense than .com?
art makes more sense when an immediate association with art or culture strengthens the project’s identity. .com is broader and may feel more familiar for a general commercial business, while .art is more descriptive. The trade-off is narrower positioning in exchange for clearer creative relevance.
How quickly is a .art domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed once the requested .art name is available and the order is successfully processed. The domain remains registered for the term confirmed in the host.yt order and can be renewed. Its exact expiration date should be monitored in the domain account to avoid unintended expiry.
How do I transfer a .art domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock with your current registrar, request the domain’s authorization code, and submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Completion can take several days. After the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date.