.us registration
.us is the country-code domain extension for the United States. Registration requires a qualifying connection to the country. Eligible applicants include United States citizens and permanent residents, locally incorporated organizations, foreign applicants with a substantial United States connection, and entities maintaining an office or other facility in the country. When applying, the registrant must provide a nexus category and state the domain’s intended purpose. Accepted purposes include commercial, nonprofit, personal, educational, and government use. The registry may request further information to confirm the holder’s identity and compliance with the applicable registration rules. Available .us domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters. If ownership changes, both the current and future holders receive validation emails. The change must be authenticated within five days, and it does not alter the domain’s expiry date. To transfer a .us domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request. Completion may take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date once the transfer is finalized.
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Specifications
| Registration | 9.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 9.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 9.99 EUR |
| Restore | 9.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 9.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .us extension stand for?
us is the country-code domain extension assigned to the United States. It signals a clear connection with the country and is commonly suited to American individuals, organizations, public bodies, educational projects, and foreign applicants or entities that meet the registry’s United States nexus requirements.
Who can register a .us domain?
Registration is available to United States citizens and permanent residents, organizations incorporated in the United States, foreign applicants with a substantial connection to the country, and entities with an office or other facility there. The registrant must select the corresponding nexus category when applying.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .us?
Yes. The application must include a mandatory nexus category and an application purpose, such as commercial, nonprofit, personal, educational, or government use. The registry may request additional information to identify the holder and verify compliance with .us registration rules, so supporting documents may sometimes be required.
Is .us a good choice, and what projects suit it?
us is a practical choice for projects with a genuine United States connection. It suits local businesses, personal websites, nonprofit initiatives, educational resources, government-related services, and international organizations with meaningful operations in the country. Applicants must still satisfy the registry’s nexus requirement.
When does .us make more sense than .com?
us makes more sense when emphasizing an eligible project’s United States identity, location, or audience is important. .com carries broader international recognition and does not communicate the same geographic focus. Choose .us for a clear national connection; choose .com when geographic positioning is less central.
How long does .us registration take, and how long does it last?
us registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the required information is submitted. Processing may depend on registry checks or requests for additional details. The domain remains active for the registration term confirmed in the order and can be renewed before its listed expiry date.
How do I transfer a .us domain to host.yt?
Disable the transfer lock with your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Then submit the transfer through host.yt using that code. The process may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the existing expiry date of the .us domain.