.site registration
.site is an open domain extension for businesses, publishers, communities, portfolios, landing pages, and other web-based projects. Anyone may register an available .site name without meeting eligibility conditions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. A clear .site address can describe the role of a website directly, especially when the project is primarily online or when its preferred name under another extension is unavailable. Before registration, host.yt checks whether the requested name is available and submits the order to the registry. To transfer an existing .site domain to host.yt, remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar, then obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Processing can take several days, and a completed transfer adds one year to the domain’s current expiry date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Both parties must complete validation within five days or the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. host.yt also supports renewal, restoration, DNS changes, DNSSEC, registrar locking, privacy preferences, forwarding, and domain management through supported APIs.
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Specifications
| Registration | 31.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 31.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 31.99 EUR |
| Restore | 31.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 31.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .site extension mean?
site is a generic extension associated with websites and online destinations. It does not represent a country, industry, or regulated profession. Its plain meaning makes it suitable for addresses that should immediately suggest a website, web project, campaign page, community, portfolio, or business presence.
Who can register a .site domain?
Anyone can register an available .site domain. The registry does not limit registration to a particular country, organization type, profession, or community. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so a successful registration depends on the requested domain still being available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .site?
There are no eligibility conditions or supporting documents required for a standard .site registration. The requested label must be between 2 and 63 characters long and available when submitted. Registration remains subject to the registry’s first-come, first-served allocation process.
Is .site a good choice, and what projects suit it?
site works well for projects whose main identity is a website: company pages, portfolios, communities, product launches, event pages, directories, and campaign landing pages. Its meaning is broad, so it can support many subjects without implying a specific country, profession, or business category.
When does .site make more sense than .com?
com offers stronger historical familiarity, while .site communicates “website” more directly. Choose .site when that descriptive meaning supports the name, or when the exact .com you want is unavailable. Choose .com when audience familiarity is more important than having a concise, web-focused extension.
How quickly is a .site domain registered, and how long does it last?
For an available name, host.yt submits the registration request to the registry, where allocation follows the first-come, first-served rule. The domain remains registered through its recorded expiry date and can be renewed. Check the confirmed expiry date in your domain details after registration.
How do I transfer a .site domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain its authorization code, and submit that code to host.yt. The transfer can take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.