.free registration
.free is open to individuals, businesses, organisations, and communities without eligibility conditions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name can be registered without proving a connection to a particular country, industry, or activity. A .free label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. If the name is available, you can submit the registration through host.yt. The registry does not require applicants to belong to a defined group or provide supporting documents. The direct meaning of .free suits projects centred on open access, complimentary products, personal freedom, independent work, or freely available resources. Moving an existing .free domain to host.yt requires two preparations at your current registrar: disable any transfer protection and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Validation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder, and both parties must complete the required checks. The request is cancelled if authentication is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 33.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 33.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 33.99 EUR |
| Restore | 33.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 33.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .free extension mean?
The .free extension uses a familiar word associated with openness, independence, unrestricted access, and products or services offered at no cost. It can make a domain’s theme immediately clear, although the extension itself does not require the website to provide complimentary content or services.
Who can register a .free domain?
Anyone can register a .free domain. Registration is open to individuals, companies, organisations, and other applicants without location, profession, or membership requirements. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so prior eligibility is not needed.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .free?
There are no eligibility conditions or supporting-document requirements for a standard .free registration. The chosen label must be between 1 and 63 characters, and the name must still be available when the registration request is submitted. Allocation follows the first-come, first-served principle.
Is .free a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .free domain is a clear choice for open-source projects, complimentary tools, public resources, community initiatives, trial offers, or services focused on independence and access. Its meaning is prominent, so it works best when that association supports the project rather than creating an expectation the website cannot meet.
When does .free make more sense than .com?
free makes more sense when openness, unrestricted access, or a no-cost offer is central to the project and should be visible in the address. .com is more neutral and widely familiar for general commercial use, while .free communicates a stronger promise that may shape visitor expectations.
How quickly is a .free domain registered, and how long does it last?
A registration request can be submitted as soon as the chosen .free name is available, with allocation handled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once processed, the domain’s expiry date is recorded in your account, where you can track its status and arrange renewal before expiration.
How do I transfer a .free domain to host.yt?
First disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then request the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.