.help registration
.help is designed for projects whose main purpose is to guide, support, explain or solve problems. It suits customer support centres, knowledge bases, documentation portals, charities, public information services, technical communities and specialist advisers. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .help label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalised names using a broad set of accented Latin characters, Cyrillic letters and the German ß, allowing organisations to use familiar local spellings. Choose a clear, direct name that tells visitors where they can find assistance. To transfer an existing .help domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then request its authorisation code. The transfer can take several days. Once it completes, one year is added to the domain's expiry date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authenticated process. Confirmation emails go to both the current and future holders; if the request is not completed within five days, it is cancelled. The ownership change itself does not alter the expiration date. Through host.yt, .help can also use services such as DNSSEC, registrar lock, auto-renewal, privacy controls, DNS management, forwarding and API-based operations.
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Specifications
| Registration | 28.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 28.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 28.99 EUR |
| Restore | 28.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 28.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .help extension mean?
help signals that a website provides assistance, guidance, documentation or problem-solving resources. It does not limit the registrant to a particular industry. The meaning is especially clear for support portals, knowledge bases, public information services, troubleshooting sites and organisations whose role is to help a defined audience.
Who can register a .help domain?
Anyone can register a .help domain. There are no eligibility conditions based on location, profession, organisation type or intended use. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration priority goes to the first valid application received for a particular name.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .help?
Registering a .help domain does not require proof of residence, business registration, professional credentials or a connection to a particular community. The requested name must be available, and its label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Supported internationalised characters include accented Latin letters, Cyrillic letters and ß.
Is .help a good choice, and what projects suit it?
help is a strong fit when assistance is the website's central purpose. Suitable projects include customer support centres, product documentation, community advice resources, public service information, technical troubleshooting, educational guidance and charitable support. Its meaning tells visitors what kind of content or service to expect.
When does .help make more sense than .com?
help makes more sense when immediate clarity about support or guidance matters more than using a conventional commercial address. It can distinguish a dedicated support portal from a company's main website. .com remains better for a broad corporate or commercial presence that covers products, sales and general brand information.
How quickly is .help registered, and how long does registration last?
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis and becomes effective after the registry confirms the order. Your registration confirmation shows the active term and expiration date. Renew before that date to keep the domain. A completed transfer adds one year to the existing expiry date.
How do I transfer a .help domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain the domain's authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer request to host.yt. Processing can take several days. After completion, one year is added to the existing expiry date of the .help domain.