.store registration
.store is built for online retail, product catalogs, brand shops, marketplace sellers, subscription businesses, and physical stores that want a sales-focused web address. Registration is open to individuals and organizations without eligibility conditions. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. To register through host.yt, search for the exact name you want and submit it while it remains available. The registry allocates the name only after accepting the request, so an availability check alone does not secure it. The extension suits a primary storefront, branded product line, campaign landing page, or redirect to an existing shop. Moving an existing .store domain to host.yt requires two steps at your current registrar: disable transfer protections and obtain the authorization code. Use that code to start the incoming transfer. The process can take several days, and once it is completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date. A change of holder follows a separate authentication process. Validation emails are sent to both the current and future holders, and both sides must complete the required confirmation. The request is cancelled after five days if validation is not completed. Changing the holder does not alter the domain’s expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 47.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 47.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 47.99 EUR |
| Restore | 47.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 47.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .store extension mean?
store identifies a web address associated with retail, selling, or product discovery. It is a generic domain extension rather than a statement of legal status or geographic location. Its wording helps visitors recognize a shop, catalog, marketplace, or commerce-focused project.
Who can register a .store domain?
Anyone can register an available .store domain. The registry does not limit registration by country, profession, company status, or industry. Individuals, businesses, creators, and organizations all follow the same first-come, first-served allocation process for names that remain available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .store?
No special eligibility documents are required for .store registration. The requested name must be available, and its label must be between 2 and 63 characters. Requests are handled in order, so checking a name does not reserve it before a successful registration.
Is .store a good choice, and what projects suit it?
store is a clear choice for an online shop, product launch, direct-to-consumer brand, digital catalog, marketplace page, or retail campaign. It works best when selling is central to the project and you want the commercial purpose to be apparent in the domain itself.
When does .store make more sense than .com?
Choose .store when a retail identity is more valuable than the broad familiarity of .com, especially for product-led campaigns or when the matching .com is unavailable. Choose .com for a general corporate site that may expand beyond commerce; choose .store for a focused shopping destination.
How quickly is .store registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is completed after availability is confirmed and the registry accepts the request. Because .store names are assigned first come, first served, prompt submission matters. The resulting expiry date governs how long the registration remains active and when it must be renewed.
How do I transfer a .store domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain the authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request to host.yt. Completion may take several days, and the finalized transfer adds one year to the domain’s expiry date.