.services registration
.services is an open domain extension for consultants, agencies, tradespeople, support providers, professional firms, and platforms that connect customers with service businesses. It gives the web address a clear purpose before anyone visits the site. Registration is available to individuals and organizations without eligibility conditions, and names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .services domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Selected internationalized characters are supported, including accented Latin letters used in French and Spanish, as well as characters such as æ, œ, ñ, and ß. The name must be available when the registration request reaches the registry. No documentary proof of a particular profession, industry, or location is required. To transfer an existing .services domain to host.yt, remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. The process may take several days, and successful completion adds one year to the domain’s expiry date. A separate holder change requires authentication by both the current and incoming holders through emailed validation requests. If the approvals are not completed within five days, the holder-change request is cancelled. The domain’s expiry date remains unchanged during a holder change. Through host.yt, .services domains can also be renewed, restored, protected with DNSSEC, configured for automatic renewal, and managed using supported domain and DNS operations.
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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 .services extension mean?
services is a descriptive generic domain extension for businesses, professionals, and organizations that provide services. It can immediately indicate the purpose of a website, whether the project covers consulting, maintenance, creative work, customer support, local trades, or a marketplace for service providers.
Who can register a .services domain?
Anyone can register a .services domain. The extension is open to individuals, businesses, associations, and other organizations without location, profession, or industry requirements. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so earlier valid applications take priority.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .services?
No eligibility documents are required for .services registration, and applicants do not need to prove a professional qualification, business category, or geographic connection. The chosen label must be available and contain between 1 and 63 characters. Supported internationalized characters may also be used.
Is .services a good choice, and what projects suit it?
services is a practical choice when the domain should clearly communicate an offering. It suits consultants, agencies, repair companies, technical support teams, health or business professionals, local contractors, and directories. It is less suitable when the brand needs a neutral address unrelated to its activity.
When does .services make more sense than .com?
services makes more sense when clarity about the offering matters more than using the most familiar general-purpose extension. It can support a descriptive address and distinguish a service-focused project. .com remains better for a broad corporate brand, diversified business, or product whose identity should not be limited to services.
How quickly is a .services domain registered, and how long does it remain active?
services names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once an available name is accepted by the registry. The domain remains active until the expiry date recorded for its registration and can be renewed through host.yt before that date to maintain continuous control.
How do I transfer a .services domain to host.yt?
First, unlock the .services domain at its current registrar and request its authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order at host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once finalized, one year is added to the existing expiry date, rather than replacing the remaining registration time.