.cologne registration
.cologne gives businesses, organizations, residents, and community projects a clear connection to Cologne. Registration is open to everyone, with no local-presence condition. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name can be registered by the first eligible request received. A .cologne label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized German characters, including ä, ö, and ü. This makes it possible to use German names and terms in their familiar spelling while keeping the geographic focus visible in the web address. To transfer an existing .cologne domain to host.yt, remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s expiration date. Changing the registered holder uses a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Both parties must complete the required validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. A completed holder change does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 32.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 32.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 32.99 EUR |
| Restore | 32.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 32.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .cologne extension stand for?
cologne is a geographic domain extension associated with Cologne, Germany. It signals a direct connection to the city and can suit local businesses, cultural organizations, community initiatives, residents, events, tourism services, and other projects that want Cologne to be immediately visible in their web address.
Who can register a .cologne domain?
Anyone can register a .cologne domain. The registry does not impose a local-presence or residency condition, so applicants do not need to live in Cologne or operate a Cologne-based organization. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .cologne?
There are no special eligibility conditions or supporting documents required for .cologne registration. The chosen label must be between 3 and 63 characters. German internationalized characters ä, ö, and ü are supported, allowing eligible names to retain their native spelling.
Is .cologne a good choice, and what projects suit it?
cologne is a practical choice when a project has a genuine Cologne focus. It works well for local companies, city guides, events, neighborhood initiatives, cultural venues, tourism projects, and personal sites. Its main value is making the geographic association clear before someone visits the website.
When does .cologne make more sense than .com?
Choose .cologne when Cologne is central to the project and geographic recognition matters more than a globally neutral identity. Choose .com for a business aimed primarily at broad international markets. .cologne is more specific and locally expressive, while .com is more familiar worldwide but communicates no regional connection.
How quickly is .cologne registered, and how long does registration last?
A .cologne name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the registration request is accepted. The available registration term and renewal options are displayed by host.yt when you order, so review the selected term before confirming the registration.
How do I transfer a .cologne domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Then submit the transfer through host.yt using that code. The process can take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date.