.tools registration
.tools is made for businesses, professionals, communities, and publishers whose work centers on practical resources, equipment, software utilities, or how-to content. It gives an address an immediate subject cue, making it useful for tool directories, product catalogs, workshops, technical services, developer utilities, and knowledge bases. Registration is open to everyone, with no eligibility condition. Available .tools names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. The extension also supports selected internationalized characters used in French, Spanish, and other Latin-based names, including ß. To transfer an existing .tools domain to host.yt, remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar and request the authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s expiry date. Ownership changes use a separate authenticated process. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder, and the request is cancelled if validation is not completed within five days. The ownership change does not alter the domain’s expiry date. .tools also supports DNSSEC and routine DNS, contact, forwarding, renewal, and restoration operations.
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Specifications
| Registration | 32.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 32.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 32.99 EUR |
| Restore | 32.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 32.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .tools extension mean?
The .tools extension is a descriptive domain ending associated with tools in the broad sense: physical equipment, software utilities, professional resources, and practical methods. It does not represent a country or restricted profession; its value comes from clearly signaling the subject of the site.
Who can register a .tools domain?
Anyone can register an available .tools domain. There is no residency, profession, organization type, or other eligibility condition. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration is possible only while the exact label remains available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .tools?
tools does not require eligibility documents or proof of a connection to a particular industry. The requested label must be available and contain 1 to 63 characters. Selected accented Latin characters and ß are supported for internationalized domain names.
Is .tools a good choice, and what projects suit it?
tools is a focused choice for a software utility, equipment supplier, maker workshop, professional toolkit, resource directory, or instructional library. It works best when “tools” accurately describes the project and helps visitors understand its subject before opening the site.
When does .tools make more sense than .com?
Choose .tools when a clear category signal matters more than broad familiarity—for example, for a utility suite, tool marketplace, or technical resource hub. Choose .com when the brand must cover many unrelated products or serve audiences more accustomed to a conventional, general-purpose address.
How quickly is a .tools domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so availability must be confirmed when the request is submitted. Your host.yt order confirmation states the applicable registration term and expiry date. Renew before that date to keep the domain active.
How do I transfer a .tools domain to host.yt?
First, unlock the .tools domain at its current registrar and obtain its authorization code. Then place a transfer order with host.yt and provide that code. The transfer can take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.