.biz registration
.biz gives businesses, independent professionals, online shops, and commercial projects a clear business-focused identity. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions, and names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each label may contain between 1 and 63 characters, making .biz suitable for both concise brand names and more descriptive addresses. No supporting documents or proof of business status are required to register a .biz domain. Internationalized names are supported for selected characters across several European languages, including German, Polish, Spanish, Portuguese, and the Nordic languages. This can help a business use familiar local spelling while keeping a commercially recognizable extension. To transfer an existing .biz domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and submit it with the transfer request. Completion can take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder, and both parties must validate the request. If the required approvals are not completed within five days, the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 21.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 21.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 21.99 EUR |
| Restore | 21.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 21.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .biz extension stand for?
biz is derived from “business” and signals a commercial or professional purpose. It can give a company, shop, consultant, or service provider a direct and recognizable web address, especially when the preferred name is unavailable under a more crowded extension.
Who can register a .biz domain?
Anyone can register a .biz domain. There are no eligibility conditions based on location, citizenship, organization type, or business status. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends primarily on whether the requested domain is still available.
Does .biz have registration restrictions or require documents?
Registering a .biz domain does not require proof of company ownership, a trademark, or other supporting documents. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Selected internationalized characters are also supported, allowing names with familiar local-language spelling in several European languages.
Is .biz a good choice, and what projects suit it?
biz is a practical choice for projects whose commercial purpose should be immediately clear. It fits company websites, online stores, professional services, product pages, and business portals. It is particularly useful when the matching .com name is unavailable or priced beyond the project’s budget.
When does .biz make more sense than .com?
com offers broader familiarity and works well for almost any type of website, while .biz communicates a business purpose more explicitly. Choose .biz when a strong matching name is available and commercial positioning matters more than using the most familiar extension. Choose .com when universal recognition is the priority.
How quickly is a .biz domain registered, and how long does it last?
A registration request can proceed after host.yt confirms that the name is available, with allocation following the first-come, first-served rule. The applicable registration term and expiration date are shown with the order. Renew the domain before that date to keep the registration active.
How do I transfer a .biz domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection with your current registrar, request the domain’s authorization code, and submit that code to host.yt. The transfer may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s current expiration date.