.ai registration
.ai is the country-code extension for Anguilla, but it is widely associated with artificial intelligence. It suits artificial intelligence products, research teams, automation platforms, developer tools, data services, and technology companies that want their purpose to be immediately recognizable. Registration is open without a special eligibility process. Available .ai names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Because availability determines allocation, a concise product name, company name, or technical term should be registered before another applicant claims it. To transfer an existing .ai domain to host.yt, first disable the 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 two years 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 future holder, and each party must complete the required confirmation. The request is cancelled if authentication is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. Through host.yt, the extension also supports routine domain management such as contact updates, DNS changes, DNSSEC records, renewal, restoration, forwarding, registrar locking, and nameserver host management.
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Specifications
| Registration | 87.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 87.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 173.99 EUR |
| Restore | 87.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 87.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ai extension stand for?
ai is the country-code domain extension assigned to Anguilla. It is also widely understood as a reference to artificial intelligence, which has made it a natural address for machine learning products, automation services, research projects, developer platforms, and companies working with intelligent software.
Who can register a .ai domain?
ai registration is open without a special registrant eligibility process. Individuals, companies, organizations, and project teams may apply for an available name. Domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an application succeeds only while the requested label remains available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .ai?
No special registration procedure or supporting documents are required for a standard .ai application. The requested domain must be available, and its label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Allocation follows the first-come, first-served principle rather than a qualification or priority process.
Is .ai a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ai is a strong fit when artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, robotics, analytics, or developer infrastructure is central to the project. It makes the technical focus visible in the address itself. It is less descriptive for businesses with no meaningful connection to those fields.
When does .ai make more sense than .com?
ai makes more sense when immediate association with artificial intelligence is more valuable than broad familiarity. It can communicate a product’s category before a visitor opens the site. .com is more neutral and widely recognized, making it preferable for general businesses or brands that may expand beyond artificial intelligence.
How quickly is a .ai domain registered, and how long does it last?
ai uses no special registration procedure, and available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once an application is accepted. The domain remains registered until its recorded expiration date, subject to renewal. A completed transfer from another registrar adds two years to that existing expiration date.
How do I transfer a .ai domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar transfer protection on the domain and obtain its authorization code from the current registrar. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, two years are added to the domain’s current expiration date.