.kaufen registration
.kaufen is the German word for “buy,” making the extension a natural fit for online shops, retailers, product pages, marketplaces, and purchasing services aimed at German-speaking customers. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions, and available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. A .kaufen domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized domain names using a range of accented Latin characters, including German ß, French œ, and letters commonly used in German, French, and Spanish. This allows brands and descriptive names to retain their correct local spelling. To transfer an existing .kaufen domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and provide it with the transfer request. Processing can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date after completion. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation messages are sent to the current holder and the proposed new holder, and both must complete the required confirmation. The request is cancelled if the process is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s existing expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 26.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 26.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 26.99 EUR |
| Restore | 26.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 26.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .kaufen extension mean?
kaufen uses the German verb meaning “to buy.” It gives a domain an immediate commercial context, particularly for German-speaking audiences. The extension can suit online stores, retail campaigns, product catalogues, purchasing platforms, price-comparison services, and businesses whose name or message is closely connected with buying.
Who can register a .kaufen domain?
Anyone can register an available .kaufen domain. There are no residency, citizenship, business-location, or industry eligibility conditions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so a registration can proceed when the requested domain is available and the application is successfully processed.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .kaufen?
No eligibility documents are required for .kaufen registration. The domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Internationalized names are supported with specified Latin characters, including common German, French, and Spanish accents, as well as ß and œ.
Is .kaufen a good choice, and what projects suit it?
kaufen is a focused choice for projects built around shopping or purchasing, especially when addressing German-speaking customers. It works well for online stores, product launches, retailer landing pages, marketplaces, buying guides, and procurement services. Its meaning clearly signals a commercial purpose before a visitor opens the site.
When does .kaufen make more sense than .com?
kaufen makes more sense when German-language positioning and an explicit buying message are central to the project. .com is broader and more familiar internationally, but it does not communicate a specific activity. Choose .kaufen for focused commerce branding; choose .com when global neutrality and general recognition matter more.
How quickly is a .kaufen domain registered, and how long does it last?
An available .kaufen name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the registration is successfully processed. The applicable registration term and expiry date are confirmed with the domain order. Renew the domain through host.yt before its recorded expiry date to keep the registration active.
How do I transfer a .kaufen domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit it with your transfer request to host.yt. The transfer can take several days. After it is completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.