.ci registration
.ci is the country-code extension for Côte d’Ivoire. It suits businesses, institutions, local services, and projects that want a clear connection to the Ivorian market or audience. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special registration procedure. Each label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. Before ordering, choose a concise label and check its availability. host.yt can submit the registration request once the name meets the 2–63-character limit. Because allocation follows request order, submitting promptly matters when a name is desirable. Avoid relying on a name until the registration has completed. To transfer an existing .ci domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection at the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Processing may take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date after the transfer is finalized. A .ci domain can support a Côte d’Ivoire-focused website, local campaign, customer portal, or regional brand presence. It gives visitors an immediate geographic signal while keeping the address concise. Domain management can include DNS updates, DNSSEC, renewals, registrar locking, contact changes, forwarding, and restoration where applicable.
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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 .ci extension stand for?
ci is the country-code domain extension associated with Côte d’Ivoire. It gives a website or online service a direct geographic connection to the country, making it useful for organizations, brands, and projects serving an Ivorian audience or presenting a local identity.
Who can register a .ci domain?
ci domains are allocated through a first-come, first-served process, with no special registration procedure. If the requested name is available and meets the label-length requirement, a registration request can be submitted through host.yt. Earlier valid requests take priority over later ones.
Are documents or special restrictions required to register .ci?
The registration procedure does not call for special supporting documents. The requested label must contain between 2 and 63 characters and be available when the request is processed. Allocation is first come, first served, so availability alone does not reserve a name before registration completes.
Is .ci a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ci is a practical choice for businesses, institutions, services, campaigns, and publications connected with Côte d’Ivoire. It works particularly well when geographic relevance matters to visitors. Projects without an Ivorian focus may benefit less from the country-specific signal conveyed by the extension.
When does .ci make more sense than .com?
ci makes more sense when Côte d’Ivoire is central to the project and you want the address to communicate that connection immediately. .com offers broader international familiarity, but it does not provide the same local signal. Choose .ci for geographic relevance and .com for a location-neutral identity.
How quickly is .ci registered, and how long does registration last?
A registration request can be submitted once the name passes availability and format checks. Allocation follows a first-come, first-served process, and the domain should not be treated as secured until registration completes. Once active, it remains registered through its recorded expiry date and can be renewed before expiration.
How do I transfer a .ci domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Then provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.