.host registration
.host is designed for hosting providers, infrastructure platforms, server tools, managed service companies, and professionals whose work centers on hosting websites or applications. Registration is open to everyone, with no eligibility conditions, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The name before .host must contain between 2 and 63 characters. This makes the extension suitable for concise service names as well as longer product or company names. Because .host describes the field directly, visitors can understand the domain’s likely purpose before opening the website. To transfer an existing .host 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 and provide it during the transfer process. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date when the transfer is finalized. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the prospective holder. Both parties must complete validation within five days, or the request is cancelled. A completed holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 86.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 86.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 86.99 EUR |
| Restore | 86.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 86.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .host extension mean?
host is a descriptive domain extension associated with web hosting, servers, infrastructure, and related technical services. It helps communicate the subject of a website directly in its address, making it particularly relevant to hosting companies, platform providers, server-management tools, and independent infrastructure professionals.
Who can register a .host domain?
Anyone can register a .host domain. The extension has no eligibility conditions restricting it to hosting companies, registered businesses, or particular countries. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available domain can be registered by an individual, organization, or company.
Are there registration restrictions or required documents for .host?
host does not require proof of professional activity, company registration, local presence, or other eligibility documents. The chosen label must be between 2 and 63 characters long. Registration remains subject to availability because qualifying names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is .host a good choice, and what projects suit it?
host is a strong fit when hosting or infrastructure is central to the project. It works naturally for hosting plans, control panels, server administration services, cloud platforms, deployment tools, status portals, and technical documentation. Its descriptive ending gives the address a clear operational context.
When does .host make more sense than .com?
host makes more sense when immediate relevance to hosting, servers, or infrastructure is more valuable than broad familiarity. .com is more versatile for a general company or multipurpose brand, while .host creates a narrower technical identity. That specificity is useful but may feel limiting if the project later expands beyond hosting.
How quickly is .host registered, and how long does it last?
A .host name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the registration request is accepted. Processing time can vary. The confirmed domain record establishes its expiry date, which determines when renewal is due. Review that date after registration rather than assuming a fixed registration term.
How do I transfer a .host domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain its authorization code, and submit that code with your transfer request to host.yt. The transfer may require several days to complete. Once finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date.