.dev registration
.dev is designed for developers, software teams, technical products, documentation, APIs, and development tools. Its defining requirement is HTTPS: a .dev website must use a valid SSL/TLS certificate before browsers can access it normally. You may register a name defensively without launching a website, but you will need a certificate when you put the domain into active use. A .dev label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Choose a concise name that connects clearly with your application, library, engineering team, portfolio, or technical service. Registration through host.yt secures the selected name, while DNS and certificate setup prepare it for a working website. The HTTPS requirement applies from the start, so include certificate configuration in your launch plan. To transfer an existing .dev 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. Completion can take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder uses a separate authentication process. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current and future holders, and both parties must validate the request. The request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 14.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 14.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 14.99 EUR |
| Restore | 14.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 14.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .dev extension stand for?
dev is associated with development and is commonly used for software, applications, APIs, documentation, engineering teams, and developer portfolios. Its meaning is immediately recognizable in technical contexts, helping visitors understand that a website or service is related to building, testing, documenting, or delivering technology.
Who can register a .dev domain?
dev registration is open to individuals, development teams, businesses, and organizations. You do not need to be a professional developer to register one. The name can be used for a public product, an internal-facing brand, a personal portfolio, or defensive protection of a project name.
Are there restrictions or documents required to register .dev?
No supporting documents or professional credentials are required for a standard .dev registration. The important operational condition is HTTPS: any active .dev website needs a valid SSL/TLS certificate. Without one, browsers will not make the site normally accessible, even when its DNS records are configured.
Is .dev a good choice, and what projects suit it?
dev is a strong fit for software products, developer tools, code documentation, APIs, technical communities, engineering portfolios, and project landing pages. It works best when the technical association adds useful context. Plan for HTTPS configuration before launch, because secure access is mandatory for functioning .dev websites.
When does .dev make more sense than .com?
dev communicates a clear technical purpose, while .com is broader and often more familiar to a general audience. Choose .dev when developer identity, software, documentation, or tooling is central to the project. Choose .com when broad consumer recognition matters more than an explicit connection to development.
How quickly is a .dev domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is completed after the order passes availability checks and registry processing. The applicable registration term and expiration date are shown during the host.yt ordering process and in the completed domain record. Renew the domain before that date to retain it, and configure SSL/TLS before using it for a website.
How do I transfer a .dev domain to host.yt?
Unlock the domain at your current registrar, obtain its authorization code, and submit that code with your transfer order at host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the existing expiration date, so the remaining registration time is preserved.