.tech registration
A .tech domain is designed for businesses, products, communities, and professionals whose identity is closely connected to technology. It can suit software companies, developers, engineering teams, device makers, research projects, online services, and technical publications that want their purpose visible in the domain itself. Registration is open to everyone without eligibility conditions. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and the chosen label must contain between 2 and 63 characters. This makes .tech available to individuals and organizations without requiring a particular location, industry status, or professional qualification. To transfer an existing .tech domain to host.yt, remove the registrar lock or other transfer protection and request the authorization code from the current registrar. A transfer can take several days to complete. Once finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder follows a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the intended new holder. Both parties must validate the request within five days, or it is cancelled. A completed holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .tech also supports DNSSEC, privacy preferences, DNS management, forwarding, renewal, restoration, and registrar locking.
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Specifications
| Registration | 54.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 54.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 54.99 EUR |
| Restore | 54.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 54.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .tech extension mean?
tech signals a direct connection with technology. It can identify software, engineering, IT services, digital products, technical education, research, electronics, or developer communities. Unlike a general-purpose extension, it gives visitors immediate context about the subject or industry behind the website.
Who can register a .tech domain?
Anyone can register a .tech domain. There are no location, profession, organization type, or industry eligibility conditions. Available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends primarily on whether the requested domain is still available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .tech?
There are no eligibility documents or special credentials required for .tech registration. The domain label must be between 2 and 63 characters, and the requested name must be available. Registration remains subject to the registry’s standard naming and allocation procedures.
Is .tech a good choice, and what projects suit it?
tech is a practical choice when technology is central to the project’s identity. It works well for software products, developer tools, IT consultancies, engineering businesses, technical portfolios, startup platforms, research initiatives, electronics brands, and publications focused on technology.
When does .tech make more sense than .com?
tech makes more sense when clear technology positioning is more valuable than the broad familiarity of .com. It communicates the subject immediately and may offer a more relevant naming option. .com is broader and more familiar, but it does not provide the same industry-specific signal.
How quickly is a .tech domain registered, and how long does it last?
A valid .tech registration is processed on a first-come, first-served basis. The active registration term and exact expiration date are shown in your host.yt order confirmation and account, where you can also manage renewal settings and plan renewal before the listed deadline.
How do I transfer a .tech domain to host.yt?
First disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain the domain’s authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer request to host.yt. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the existing expiration date.