.sg registration
A .sg domain connects a website with Singapore. Individuals and legal entities from any country can register one. Applicants must supply identity details: individuals provide a government-issued ID number, such as a national ID or passport number, while organizations provide their legal entity registration number. After registration, the administrative contact must verify the registrant’s identity within 21 days. An email directs the contact to the VerifiedID@SG portal to complete the process. If the registrant cannot or does not want to complete this verification, host.yt can provide a local contact service. Domain labels must contain between 2 and 63 characters. Transferring a .sg domain requires disabling transfer protection at the current registrar and obtaining the authorization code. The transfer can take several days and does not change the domain’s expiration date. Ownership changes use a separate authentication process: validation emails are sent to both the current and future holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not completed within five days. A .sg address is a practical choice for businesses serving Singapore, local services, regional projects and organizations that want a clear Singaporean identity. It can help visitors recognize the intended market immediately while keeping the domain name concise and geographically specific.
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Specifications
| Registration | 37.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 37.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 37.99 EUR |
| Restore | 37.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 37.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .sg extension stand for?
sg is the country-code domain extension associated with Singapore. It gives websites, services and email addresses a clear connection to the Singaporean market and is commonly suited to businesses, organizations and projects that operate in Singapore or address people there.
Who can register a .sg domain?
Individuals and legal entities from any country can register a .sg domain. Each applicant must provide the appropriate identifying number, and the administrative contact must complete identity verification within 21 days unless host.yt’s local contact service is used.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .sg?
Yes. Individuals must provide an identification number, such as a national identity card or passport number. Legal entities must provide their company or organization registration number. The administrative contact must also complete the VerifiedID@SG identity-checking process within 21 days after registration.
Is .sg a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
sg is a strong fit for businesses serving customers in Singapore, locally focused services, regional campaigns and organizations with a Singaporean presence. It communicates geographic relevance immediately, although registrants must be prepared to supply identification details and complete the required verification process.
When does .sg make more sense than .com?
Choose .sg when Singapore is the project’s main market and geographic clarity matters more than a globally neutral identity. Choose .com for an international brand without a primary country focus. The trade-off is that .sg provides stronger local signaling but requires registrant identification and verification.
How long does .sg registration take, and how long does it last?
The administrative contact should act promptly because identity verification must be completed within 21 days after registration. Completion timing depends on how quickly the requested details are supplied and verified. The domain remains registered for the term attached to the order and must be renewed to continue beyond it.
How do I transfer a .sg domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection with your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Processing may take several days. The transfer itself does not change the domain’s existing expiration date.