.band registration
.band is designed for musical groups, tribute acts, ensembles, fan communities, rehearsal spaces, labels, venues, and projects built around live or recorded music. It is open to anyone, with no eligibility condition or industry credential. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name is not reserved until its registration succeeds. A .band label may contain from 1 to 63 characters. To move an existing .band name to host.yt, first turn off transfer protection at the current registrar and request the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion can take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. Keeping the registrant contact details accessible can help avoid preventable delays. A registrant change uses a separate authentication flow. Confirmation emails go to both the current and incoming holders, and each party must validate the request. If the process is not completed within five days, it is cancelled; a completed holder change does not alter the expiry date. .band also supports internationalized labels using specified Latin characters, including accented French and Spanish letters, as well as ß.
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Specifications
| Registration | 27.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 27.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 27.99 EUR |
| Restore | 27.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 27.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .band extension mean?
band refers to a musical band or a project associated with music and performance. It gives the domain name an immediate creative context without being an acronym or a country identifier. It can suit performers, labels, venues, fan communities, music teachers, and event projects.
Who can register a .band domain?
Anyone can register a .band domain. Registration is not limited to musicians, companies, professional groups, or residents of a particular country. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so eligibility does not give any applicant priority over another.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .band?
There are no eligibility conditions or supporting documents required for .band registration. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters and must be available when registration is completed. Supported internationalized names may use designated Latin characters, including selected accented letters and ß.
Is .band a good choice, and what projects suit it?
band is a focused choice for groups, solo artists building a group identity, music venues, rehearsal studios, labels, tribute projects, fan sites, and live-event communities. It works particularly well when the musical purpose should be clear from the address itself.
When does .band make more sense than .com?
band makes more sense when a musical identity is central and the address should communicate that immediately. .com is broader and may be more familiar to general audiences, but it says nothing about music. Choose .band for relevance and name availability; choose .com for a neutral, multipurpose brand.
How quickly is .band registered, and how long does it last?
Do not treat a checkout attempt as a reservation: .band names are allocated first come, first served and are secured only when registration succeeds. Once active, the domain remains registered until its recorded expiry date. Renew it before that date if you want to retain the name.
How do I transfer a .band domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit it with your transfer request to host.yt. The process may take several days. After a successful transfer, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.