.tk registration
.tk is the country-code domain extension associated with Tokelau. It suits projects connected with the territory, as well as websites that benefit from a short, distinctive address. Registration follows a first-come, first-served model, with no special registry application procedure required. A .tk name can contain between 1 and 63 characters. Your chosen name must be available when the registration request is submitted. Search for the domain through host.yt, review the order details, and complete the registration before another applicant claims the same name. To transfer an existing .tk domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. Holder changes require a separate ownership-change procedure, so contact host.yt for guidance before initiating one. After registration or transfer, supported management options include contact and DNS updates, DNSSEC record management, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, automatic-renewal preferences, WHOIS privacy, mail forwarding, web forwarding, and DNS zone operations. These capabilities make .tk practical for both straightforward websites and setups that need more detailed domain administration.
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Specifications
| Registration | 12.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 12.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 12.99 EUR |
| Restore | 12.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 12.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .tk extension stand for?
tk is the country-code domain extension assigned to Tokelau, a territory in the South Pacific. It can signal a connection with Tokelau or simply provide a compact, recognizable ending for a website, service, campaign, or online project.
Who can register a .tk domain?
tk registration is open and does not involve a special applicant procedure. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so anyone seeking an available .tk domain should register it promptly through host.yt before another applicant submits a successful request.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .tk?
No special registration procedure or supporting documents are required for a standard .tk application. The chosen domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and be available. Registration is then handled according to the registry’s first-come, first-served allocation process.
Is .tk a good choice, and what projects suit it?
tk is a practical choice for websites associated with Tokelau or projects that value a short domain ending. It can suit local initiatives, community sites, personal projects, campaign pages, and compact web addresses where the extension’s geographic meaning or brevity supports the intended identity.
When does .tk make more sense than .com?
tk makes more sense when a project has a Tokelau connection or when a short, distinctive country-code address is central to the name. .com is generally better for a broadly familiar commercial identity, while .tk offers geographic meaning and may provide different naming opportunities.
How quickly is a .tk domain registered, and how long does it last?
A registration request can proceed after the name is confirmed as available and the order is completed. The domain remains active until its assigned expiry date, which should be tracked in your host.yt account. Renew it before that date to avoid interruption or expiration.
How do I transfer a .tk domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar transfer lock or other transfer protection with your current provider, then obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when ordering the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days, and completion adds one year to the existing expiry date.