.media registration
.media is designed for publishers, broadcasters, journalists, production studios, streaming projects, podcasts, creative agencies, and anyone presenting media-related content or services. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions or supporting documents. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .media label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports a range of internationalized Latin characters, including accented letters used in French and Spanish, along with characters such as ß. This gives brands and creators more flexibility when registering names for multilingual audiences. To transfer an existing .media domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must then obtain the domain’s authorization code and submit it with the transfer request. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date when the transfer finishes. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both parties. Validation emails are sent to the current holder and the proposed new holder, and the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. A holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .media also supports DNSSEC, privacy preferences, DNS management, forwarding, renewal, restoration, and registrar locking.
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Specifications
| Registration | 39.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 39.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 39.99 EUR |
| Restore | 39.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 39.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .media extension mean?
The .media extension signals that a website, service, or brand is connected with publishing, broadcasting, journalism, audio, video, photography, or digital content. It gives visitors immediate context and can suit both established organizations and independent creators working across different formats.
Who can register a .media domain?
Anyone can register a .media domain. The registry does not limit registration to media companies, professionals, associations, or residents of a particular country. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name can be registered without meeting eligibility conditions.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .media?
There are no eligibility restrictions or documentary requirements for .media registration. Applicants do not need to prove a connection with the media industry. The chosen domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and must be available when the registration request is submitted.
Is .media a good choice, and what projects suit it?
media is a clear choice for news platforms, production studios, podcasts, streaming channels, creative portfolios, magazines, broadcasters, and media agencies. It is especially useful when the project’s subject or service should be recognizable from the domain name itself, without relying on a generic extension.
When does .media make more sense than .com?
media offers clearer positioning than .com for a publication, production business, content platform, or creator brand. The trade-off is that .com is more universally familiar, while .media communicates a narrower purpose. Choose .media when immediate industry context matters more than a neutral, general-purpose address.
How quickly is a .media domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed after availability is confirmed, with the name allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Processing time may vary while the request is handled. Review the registration term displayed by host.yt before confirming the order, and renew the domain before its stated expiration date.
How do I transfer a .media domain to host.yt?
Disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current provider, then request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date.