.design registration
.design is an open extension created for designers, studios, agencies, architects, product teams, creative portfolios, and businesses whose work depends on visual identity. Anyone may register a .design domain, with no profession, location, or industry requirement. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .design label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration is completed by choosing an available name and submitting the order through host.yt. Because allocation depends on availability at the time of processing, an early application is important when a name is commercially valuable or closely connected to a brand. To transfer an existing .design domain to host.yt, first remove the registrar transfer lock and request the authorization code from the current registrar. Submit that code with the transfer order. Processing can take several days, and a completed transfer adds one year to the domain’s current expiration date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication procedure. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Each party must complete validation within five days or the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .design also supports routine domain management functions, including renewals, DNS changes, DNSSEC, contact updates, forwarding, privacy preferences, restoration, and registrar-lock settings.
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Specifications
| Registration | 49.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 49.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 49.99 EUR |
| Restore | 49.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 49.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .design extension mean?
design identifies a domain with creative, visual, architectural, product, or user-experience work. It gives visitors immediate context before they open the site. The extension can suit an individual portfolio, a studio, an agency, a product team, or a business presenting creative services and projects.
Who can register a .design domain?
Anyone can register a .design domain. There are no eligibility conditions based on profession, organization type, residence, or location. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends on whether the requested domain is available when the order is processed.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .design?
design has no special eligibility conditions and does not require applicants to prove professional status or membership in a creative field. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration remains subject to availability because names are allocated in the order valid requests are received.
Is .design a good choice, and what projects suit it?
design is a clear choice for portfolios, creative studios, architecture practices, branding agencies, interface teams, furniture makers, and product showcases. It works especially well when the site’s creative purpose should be obvious from its address and when the preferred name is available under this extension.
When does .design make more sense than .com?
design makes more sense when communicating a creative specialty is more valuable than using the familiar, general-purpose .com extension. It offers stronger context for a portfolio or studio. .com may be preferable for a broad corporate identity that could expand well beyond creative services.
How quickly is a .design domain registered, and how long does it last?
A valid registration request is processed for the selected available name on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicable registration term is presented during the host.yt ordering process. Keep renewal enabled or renew before expiration if you want the domain to remain active beyond its current term.
How do I transfer a .design domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit it with your transfer request to host.yt. The process may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the existing expiration date of the .design domain.