.trade registration
A .trade domain is intended for businesses, professionals, marketplaces, associations, and information services connected with commerce. Registration is open to everyone, with no eligibility condition or industry membership requirement. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .trade label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports selected internationalized characters used in Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish. This gives organizations serving those language communities more flexibility when choosing a name that reflects their brand or audience. To transfer an existing .trade domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. The process can take several days, and successful completion adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Each party must validate the request within five days, or it is cancelled. A completed holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. Through host.yt, a .trade domain can also use standard management features such as DNS changes, DNSSEC, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, privacy settings, email forwarding, and web forwarding.
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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 .trade extension mean?
The .trade extension signals a connection with commerce, business exchange, professional services, marketplaces, or related information. It can make the purpose of a website clear from its address, particularly when the project serves buyers, sellers, suppliers, brokers, or industry communities.
Who can register a .trade domain?
Anyone can register a .trade domain. The registry does not limit eligibility by country, profession, organization type, or commercial status. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so the requested domain must still be available when the registration is submitted.
Are documents or special requirements needed to register .trade?
No supporting documents, professional credentials, or proof of commercial activity are required. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and meet the registry’s technical rules. Selected internationalized characters from Danish, German, Norwegian, and Swedish are also supported.
Is .trade a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .trade domain suits marketplaces, import and export businesses, wholesalers, brokers, professional networks, commercial publications, and supplier directories. It is most effective when commerce is central to the project and the extension helps visitors understand the site’s subject before opening it.
When does .trade make more sense than .com?
trade provides a clearer commercial signal than .com and may offer a relevant name when the matching .com is unavailable. The trade-off is familiarity: .com is more widely recognized, while .trade is more descriptive. Choose .trade when sector meaning matters more than a conventional address.
How quickly is a .trade domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is completed after the registry accepts the request and confirms that the name remains available. The domain then stays active for the registration term attached to the order. Renew it before its expiration date to maintain uninterrupted control and avoid restoration procedures.
How do I transfer a .trade domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock with your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when ordering the transfer to host.yt. Completion can take several days. Once finalized, the registry adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date.