.mov registration
.mov is intended for filmmakers, video creators, studios, streaming projects, editing tools, media portfolios, and applications connected with motion content. A registered .mov domain must use a valid SSL/TLS certificate before it can operate as a live website or application. It may still be registered defensively and kept inactive until that certificate is installed. A .mov name can contain between 1 and 63 characters. Registration through host.yt lets you secure a short, media-focused address for a production, campaign, product, or personal brand. When you are ready to publish, configure the domain and certificate together so visitors can access it securely over HTTPS. To transfer an existing .mov domain to host.yt, remove the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar and request the authorization code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiration date. Changing the registered holder requires authentication by both the current and future holders. Each receives a validation email, and the request is cancelled if confirmation is not completed within five days. The holder change does not alter the domain’s expiration date. .mov also supports routine DNS, DNSSEC, renewal, restoration, forwarding, privacy, and registrar-lock operations.
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Specifications
| Registration | 12.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 12.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 12.99 EUR |
| Restore | 12.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 12.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .mov extension mean?
mov is closely associated with digital video, moving images, and media files. As a domain extension, it gives filmmakers, studios, creators, video platforms, and motion-focused software projects an address that immediately suggests visual content without limiting the name to a particular production format.
Who can register a .mov domain?
mov registration is open to individuals and organizations. Creators, production companies, agencies, software publishers, brands, and collectors can register one for active use or defensive protection. A valid SSL/TLS certificate is required before the domain can serve a working website or application.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .mov?
No special eligibility documents are required for a standard .mov registration. The domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. The main operational requirement is HTTPS: the registered domain will not be serviceable until it is secured with a valid SSL/TLS certificate.
Is .mov a good choice, and what projects suit it?
mov is a focused choice for film portfolios, production studios, trailers, streaming services, video campaigns, editing applications, animation work, and motion-design projects. It is especially useful when the domain itself should signal video content, provided the project is prepared to use HTTPS from launch.
When does .mov make more sense than .com?
mov offers a clearer video or motion association, making it stronger for a film, media product, showreel, or editing tool. .com is more familiar and flexible for a general company. Choose .mov when category relevance matters more than universal recognition, and secure .com too when brand protection is important.
How quickly is a .mov domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration timing depends on order processing and the registry response, with successful registrations typically becoming available after completion. The applicable registration term and expiration date are presented with the order. Keep renewal enabled or renew before that date to prevent the domain from expiring.
How do I transfer a .mov 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 your host.yt transfer request. The process may take several days. After completion, one year is added to the domain’s current expiration date.