.channel registration
.channel is designed for creators, publishers, media brands, and organizations that present an identifiable stream of content or community activity. Its name makes the purpose of an address immediately visible, whether it leads to a video hub, podcast network, editorial feed, membership space, or branded content destination. Google Registry requires every .channel website to use HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. You may register a name defensively before obtaining the certificate, but the domain cannot be put into active service until HTTPS is configured. The SSL certificate is therefore an operating requirement, not a prerequisite for securing the registration itself. A .channel label may contain 1–63 characters. Choose the name, check availability through host.yt, complete the order, and configure the domain with an SSL certificate before publishing. This sequence lets you reserve a brand or project name now and activate it when the destination is ready. To transfer an existing .channel domain to host.yt, disable transfer protection at the current registrar and request the authorization code. Completion can take several days, and the finished transfer adds one year to the expiry date. A separate holder change requires email authentication by both the current and future holders within five days; it does not change the expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 12.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 12.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 12.99 EUR |
| Restore | 12.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 12.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .channel extension mean?
channel signals a dedicated content, media, or community destination. It reads naturally for video creators, publishers, podcast networks, broadcasters, educators, and brands that organize material as a recurring feed, giving visitors an immediate clue about the purpose of the address.
Who can register a .channel domain?
Individuals and organizations can submit a .channel registration through host.yt. The name must be between 1 and 63 characters, and anyone planning to use the domain actively must be prepared to serve it securely over HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .channel?
The key operational requirement is HTTPS: a .channel domain cannot be placed into service without a valid SSL certificate. No certificate is needed merely to reserve the name defensively. The domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters.
Is .channel a good choice, and what projects suit it?
channel is a focused choice for a video hub, podcast series, publishing feed, creator profile, membership community, or branded media destination. It works best when a dedicated content stream describes how audiences discover or follow the project. Active use requires HTTPS and a valid SSL certificate.
When does .channel make more sense than .com?
Choose .channel when the address should clearly identify an ongoing content stream or media destination; its meaning is more specific in that context. Choose .com when you need a broad, conventional company address covering unrelated products or services. .channel also carries a mandatory HTTPS requirement for active use.
How long does .channel registration take, and how long does it last?
Registration starts once your order has been processed and the name has been accepted. It lasts for the registration term confirmed in your order, with the expiry date recorded in your host.yt account. Active use also requires configuration of a valid SSL certificate.
How do I transfer a .channel domain to host.yt?
First, remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current provider and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code to host.yt to begin the transfer. The process may take several days; when it completes, one year is added to the existing expiry date.