.voto registration
.voto is for websites connected with voting, elections, civic participation, political campaigns, polling, and public debate. The word “voto” means “vote” in several Romance languages, giving the extension an immediate and recognizable purpose for multilingual or internationally focused projects. Registration is open to individuals, organizations, businesses, and public-interest groups without eligibility conditions. Available names are assigned in the order completed applications are received. A .voto label must contain between 2 and 63 characters, allowing both short campaign names and longer descriptive addresses. A .voto domain can also be transferred to host.yt. Before starting, remove the transfer lock at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. The transfer can require several days to complete. Once finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date. Changing the registered holder involves an authentication step. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder, and the request must be validated within five days before it is cancelled. The ownership change itself does not alter the domain’s expiry date. Through host.yt, .voto can support a focused web address for campaign information, voter education, election-related services, or community initiatives where the subject should be clear from the domain name.
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Specifications
| Registration | 59.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 59.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 59.99 EUR |
| Restore | 59.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 59.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .voto extension mean?
voto is built around the word “voto,” meaning “vote” in languages including Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. It gives a domain name a clear association with elections, voting, civic engagement, political communication, polling, or projects that help people participate in public decision-making.
Who can register a .voto domain?
Anyone can register an available .voto domain. There are no eligibility conditions limiting registration to governments, political parties, candidates, or nonprofit organizations. Individuals, companies, campaign teams, media projects, and civic groups may all apply, with available names allocated in the order registrations are completed.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .voto?
voto registration does not require proof of political status, organizational affiliation, residency, or a particular professional activity. The chosen label must be available and contain 2 to 63 characters. Registration requests are handled in order, so an available name may be claimed by another applicant first.
Is .voto a good choice, and what projects suit it?
voto is a strong fit when voting or civic participation is central to the project. It suits campaign websites, election information services, voter education, polling platforms, public consultations, and community ballots. Its meaning helps visitors understand the site’s focus before they open it.
When does .voto make more sense than .com?
Choose .voto when a clear association with voting, elections, or civic action is more valuable than broad commercial familiarity. A .com address is more universal and easier for general-purpose branding, while .voto communicates a narrower purpose immediately and can make a campaign or participation project more distinctive.
How quickly is .voto registered, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed once the chosen name is available and the order is successfully processed. The applicable registration term is presented during checkout with host.yt. To keep the domain active beyond its current expiry date, renew it within the renewal period shown in your account.
How do I transfer a .voto domain to host.yt?
First disable the domain’s transfer protection with your current registrar and obtain its authorization code. Submit that code when ordering the transfer to host.yt. Completion may take several days. After the transfer finishes, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.