.news registration
.news is an open extension designed for publishers, journalists, broadcasters, community outlets, newsletters, industry updates, pressrooms, and organizations that regularly share current information. Anyone may register a .news domain without meeting eligibility conditions or providing sector-specific credentials. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .news label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension supports selected internationalized characters from several Latin character sets, including common French and Spanish characters, as well as ß. This gives publications and organizations more flexibility when choosing a name that reflects their language, audience, or editorial identity. To transfer an existing .news domain to host.yt, first disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and submit it with the transfer request. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder is a separate authenticated process. Validation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Both parties must complete the required confirmation within five days, or the request is cancelled. The holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .news also supports standard domain management functions such as renewal, restoration, DNS changes, DNSSEC, registrar locking, privacy preferences, and web or email forwarding through compatible services.
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Specifications
| Registration | 28.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 28.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 28.99 EUR |
| Restore | 28.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 28.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .news extension mean?
news identifies websites centered on reporting, announcements, updates, and timely information. It can give visitors immediate context before they open the site, making it suitable for editorial publications, company pressrooms, local reporting, specialist bulletins, newsletters, and independent journalism projects.
Who can register a .news domain?
Anyone can register a .news domain. The extension is open without eligibility conditions, so applicants do not need to be journalists, publishers, media companies, or registered organizations. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .news?
There are no sector-specific eligibility restrictions or supporting documents required for .news registration. The chosen label must be available and contain between 1 and 63 characters. Selected accented Latin characters and ß are supported for internationalized domain names.
Is .news a good choice, and what projects suit it?
news is a strong fit when publishing updates is central to the project. It suits newspapers, magazines, community reporting, corporate media rooms, industry briefings, event coverage, investigative projects, and curated newsletters. The extension immediately signals an editorial or information-focused purpose.
When does .news make more sense than .com?
news makes more sense when you want the address itself to communicate reporting, announcements, or regularly updated coverage. .com is broader and may suit a general commercial brand better. Choose .news for topical clarity; choose .com when the project may expand well beyond publishing or media.
How quickly is a .news domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed when the requested .news name is available and the order is completed, with allocation handled on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicable registration term and expiration date are confirmed with the order. Renew the domain before that date to keep it active.
How do I transfer a .news domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain authorization code, and submit the transfer through host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date.