.gives registration
.gives is designed for charities, foundations, fundraising campaigns, community initiatives, and businesses that want giving to be central to their identity. Registration is open to everyone, with no eligibility condition. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension supports internationalized names using a broad selection of Latin characters, including common French and Spanish accents, ligatures such as æ and œ, and additional characters such as ß. This can help organizations use familiar names and correct local spelling while retaining the clear purpose conveyed by .gives. To transfer an existing .gives domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorization code. Once submitted, the transfer can take several days to complete, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation messages are sent to the current holder and the proposed new holder, and each must complete the required confirmation. If the process is not completed within five days, the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .gives also supports DNSSEC, WHOIS privacy preferences, DNS management, forwarding, renewal, restoration, and registrar-lock controls.
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Specifications
| Registration | 24.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 24.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 24.99 EUR |
| Restore | 24.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 24.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .gives extension mean?
gives communicates generosity, support, fundraising, or social contribution directly in a web address. It is suited to organizations and projects whose purpose involves donations, charitable work, volunteering, grants, community assistance, or giving back. The meaning is descriptive rather than tied to a particular country or professional category.
Who can register a .gives domain?
Anyone can register a .gives domain. There are no eligibility conditions limiting it to charities, foundations, nonprofit organizations, or donors. Registration is available to individuals, companies, associations, and other organizations, with available names assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .gives?
The registry does not impose a special eligibility test or require applicants to prove charitable status. A requested label must be between 1 and 63 characters and available when the order is processed. Supported internationalized characters may also be used in eligible names.
Is .gives a good choice, and what projects suit it?
gives is a strong fit when giving is part of the project’s identity or message. It can suit donation campaigns, charitable programs, foundations, volunteer networks, grant initiatives, community projects, corporate giving programs, and educational resources about philanthropy. Its purpose is immediately visible in the address.
When does .gives make more sense than .com?
Choose .gives when you want the address itself to emphasize donations, generosity, or social impact. Choose .com when you need a broad, conventional identity that can cover unrelated commercial activities. .gives offers clearer positioning, while .com provides greater familiarity and more flexibility if the project’s purpose may expand.
How long does .gives registration take, and how long does it last?
A .gives name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so it must remain available when the registration is processed. The applicable registration term is confirmed with the order. Review the selected term before completing checkout and renew the domain before its expiration date to retain control.
How do I transfer a .gives domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current provider, then obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with your transfer request to host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once finalized, the transfer adds one year to the domain’s current expiration date.