.software registration
.software is an open extension for developers, publishers, SaaS providers, consultancies, and teams building or distributing digital products. Anyone may register, with no eligibility condition or industry credential. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so the requested name must remain available when the registration is submitted. Labels may contain between 1 and 63 characters. The extension also supports internationalized names using selected Latin characters, including accented letters used in French and Spanish, as well as characters such as ß. This can help organizations use familiar local spelling while keeping a clear technical identity. Registration does not require evidence of a connection to a particular profession, country, or product category. To transfer a .software domain to host.yt, first remove the transfer lock at the current registrar and obtain the authorization code. The transfer can take several days, and one year is added to the domain's expiry date after completion. Changing the holder is a separate authenticated procedure: confirmation emails are sent to both the current and proposed holders, and the request is cancelled if it is not validated within five days. A holder change does not alter the expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 36.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 36.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 36.99 EUR |
| Restore | 36.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 36.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .software extension mean?
The .software extension identifies a domain with application development, delivery, tools, platforms, or related services. It does not represent a country or a professional credential. Its value is descriptive: visitors can understand the site's technical focus directly from the web address.
Who can register a .software domain?
Anyone can register a .software domain. There are no residency, citizenship, professional, or industry-based eligibility conditions. Registrations are handled on a first-come, first-served basis, so the chosen name must be available when the request is submitted.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .software?
No eligibility documents are required for a .software registration. The domain label must contain between 1 and 63 characters, and the requested name must be available. Selected accented Latin characters and other supported characters, including ß, may also be used in internationalized domain names.
Is .software a good choice, and what projects suit it?
A .software domain is a practical choice for SaaS products, developer tools, application studios, technical consultancies, open-source projects, documentation portals, and product download sites. It works particularly well when communicating the project's technical purpose directly in the address is more important than using a general-purpose extension.
When does .software make more sense than .com?
software makes more sense when a name should immediately identify an application, developer tool, or technical service, especially if the matching .com is unavailable or ambiguous. A .com address offers broader familiarity, while .software provides stronger category context but may require more deliberate promotion to audiences accustomed to .com.
How quickly is a .software domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the request is accepted and the name remains available. The applicable term and expiry date are shown with the registration details. Renew the domain before that expiry date to keep it active and prevent disruption.
How do I transfer a .software domain to host.yt?
Unlock the .software domain at your current registrar and request its authorization code, then submit that code with the transfer order at host.yt. Completion may take several days. Once finalized, the transfer adds one year to the domain's existing expiry date.