.science registration
.science is open to individuals and organisations without eligibility conditions. It suits researchers, laboratories, universities, publishers, educators, science communicators, technology teams and community projects. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name can be registered without proving a connection to a scientific institution. A .science label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports selected internationalised characters used in Danish, German, Norwegian and Swedish, including letters such as æ, ø, å, ä, ö, ü and é. This can help projects use names that match their preferred language and spelling. To transfer a .science domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. Changing the registered holder is a separate authenticated process. Validation messages are sent to both the current and future holders, and each party must complete the required confirmation. If the request is not validated within five days, it is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date. host.yt also supports renewal, DNS management, DNSSEC, forwarding, registrar locking and privacy preferences for .science domains.
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Specifications
| Registration | 23.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 23.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 23.99 EUR |
| Restore | 23.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 23.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .science extension stand for?
science identifies a domain with a clear connection to scientific research, education, communication or discussion. It is not limited to one discipline or institution type. The name can represent anything from a laboratory and academic project to a publication, data resource, conference or public outreach initiative.
Who can register a .science domain?
Anyone can register a .science domain. There are no eligibility conditions restricting it to scientists, universities or research organisations. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so individuals, companies, institutions and informal groups may all apply through host.yt.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .science?
Registration does not require evidence of scientific credentials, institutional status or a particular location. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and be available when the order is submitted. Selected internationalised characters used in Danish, German, Norwegian and Swedish are also supported.
Is .science a good choice, and what projects suit it?
science is a focused choice for research groups, laboratories, educational resources, journals, conferences, citizen-science communities and technical projects. It immediately signals the subject area to visitors. That clarity is especially useful when the domain name represents a study, discipline, dataset or science-focused organisation.
When does .science make more sense than .com?
science makes more sense when subject clarity matters more than broad commercial familiarity. It tells visitors that the site concerns research, education or scientific communication before they open it. .com remains more familiar for general businesses, while .science provides a sharper identity for specialised scientific work and communities.
How quickly is a .science domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed after the order is accepted and the requested name is confirmed as available. The domain remains active until the expiry date recorded for it and can be renewed through host.yt. Check the displayed registration term and expiry details when placing and managing the order.
How do I transfer a .science domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with the current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s current expiry date, preserving the time already remaining.