.kiwi registration
.kiwi is a natural fit for people, businesses, communities, and projects connected with New Zealand identity, culture, products, or audiences. It can also support a memorable name built around that association, whether the site represents a local company, tourism service, creative project, community group, or personal presence. Registration is open to everyone, with no location, citizenship, or organizational eligibility requirement. Available .kiwi names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The part before the extension must contain between 3 and 63 characters, so checking availability early matters when a particular name is important to your project. To transfer an existing .kiwi domain to host.yt, first disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorization code and provide it during the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date when the transfer is finalized. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation messages are sent to the current holder and the future holder, and each must complete the required confirmation. The request is cancelled if the process is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 18.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 18.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 18.99 EUR |
| Restore | 18.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 18.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .kiwi extension stand for?
The .kiwi extension expresses a clear association with New Zealand identity, culture, communities, and interests. It can give a web address an immediate regional character without requiring the registrant to be located in New Zealand, making it useful for local initiatives and internationally focused projects alike.
Who can register a .kiwi domain?
Anyone can register an available .kiwi domain. There are no residency, citizenship, business-presence, or organizational eligibility conditions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so a domain remains obtainable only until another applicant completes a successful registration for it.
Are documents or special requirements needed to register .kiwi?
The registry does not require applicants to meet a location or category-based eligibility test. No supporting documents are required for ordinary registration. The requested label must be between 3 and 63 characters, and the domain must be available when the registration request reaches the registry.
Is .kiwi a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .kiwi domain is a strong choice for projects that want an explicit New Zealand association. It suits local businesses, cultural organizations, community initiatives, tourism services, exporters, personal sites, and campaigns aimed at New Zealand audiences or people who identify with the country.
When does .kiwi make more sense than .com?
Choose .kiwi when New Zealand identity is central to the project and should be visible in the web address. Choose .com when broad international familiarity matters more than regional character. The trade-off is distinct positioning with .kiwi versus the more universal recognition of .com.
How quickly is .kiwi registered, and how long does it remain active?
A .kiwi name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after the registry accepts the registration request. Availability can therefore change before completion. Once registered, the domain remains active until its recorded expiry date and can be renewed to continue its registration.
How do I transfer a .kiwi domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, request the domain’s authorization code, and enter that code when ordering the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once finalized, one year is added to the existing expiry date of the .kiwi domain.