.boutique registration
.boutique is designed for independent shops, fashion labels, specialist retailers, studios, curators and other businesses built around a selective product range or personal service. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and the domain label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension supports internationalized domain names with a range of Latin characters used in French, Spanish and other European languages, including accented letters, ligatures and ß. This can help a brand use its natural spelling while keeping the clear retail identity of .boutique. Registration does not require the registrant to operate a physical shop or belong to a particular industry. To transfer an existing .boutique domain to host.yt, remove the transfer protection at the current registrar and request the authorization code. The transfer can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date when it completes. Changing the domain holder requires authentication by both the current and future holders through emailed validation requests. If they are not approved within five days, the holder-change request is cancelled; this process does not alter the expiry date. .boutique also supports routine domain management such as renewal, restoration, contact and DNS changes, DNSSEC, registrar locking, privacy preferences, forwarding and nameserver host records. These operations can be managed through supported SOAP and REST API workflows, making the extension suitable for both individual registrations and automated domain portfolios.
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Specifications
| Registration | 28.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 28.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 28.99 EUR |
| Restore | 28.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 28.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .boutique extension mean?
boutique is a descriptive domain extension associated with curated shops, specialist retailers, fashion labels, studios and businesses offering distinctive products or personal service. It communicates a focused retail or brand identity directly in the web address without restricting the registrant to a particular industry.
Who can register a .boutique domain?
Anyone can register a .boutique domain. There are no eligibility conditions based on location, profession, organization type or commercial activity. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so a registration can proceed when the requested domain is available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .boutique?
No supporting documents or proof of operating a shop are required for .boutique registration. The extension is open without eligibility conditions. The requested label must be available, follow applicable domain syntax, and contain between 1 and 63 characters.
Is .boutique a good choice, and what projects suit it?
boutique is a practical choice for fashion stores, curated marketplaces, independent makers, design studios, specialty retailers and service-led brands. It works best when the boutique concept is central to the project and helps visitors understand the business before opening the website.
When does .boutique make more sense than .com?
com offers broad familiarity but says little about the nature of a business. .boutique makes more sense when a curated retail identity is important or the preferred .com name is unavailable. The trade-off is that .boutique is more descriptive but less universally recognized.
How quickly is a .boutique domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration begins after the requested name is accepted and created. Because .boutique domains are assigned first come, first served, availability can change until completion. The domain remains active for the purchased registration term and can be renewed before its expiry date.
How do I transfer a .boutique domain to host.yt?
First disable the transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request to host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once finalized, the transfer adds one year to the existing .boutique domain expiry date.