🌐.berlin

.berlin registration

.berlin gives businesses, organizations, residents, and projects a domain identity tied directly to Germany’s capital. It suits local services, cultural initiatives, events, tourism, property, media, and community sites that want their connection to the city visible in the address itself. Registration follows a first-come, first-served process, with no special application procedure. Names may contain between 1 and 63 characters before the extension. The registry also supports the German characters ä, ö, and ü, allowing names that reflect German spelling. Availability still determines whether a name can be registered, so a concise, city-relevant choice is worth securing promptly. To transfer an existing .berlin domain to host.yt, first turn off the transfer lock or other transfer protection at the current registrar and request the 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 expiry date. A holder change uses a separate authentication step. Confirmation messages are sent to both the current holder and the incoming holder, and both parties need to act within five days before the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the expiry date, making it distinct from a standard registrar transfer.

Length 1–63
Premium Yes
IDN Yes
WHOIS privacy Yes
Restricted Yes
DNSSEC Yes
Documents required Yes

Specifications

Pricing
Registration52.99 EUR
Renewal52.99 EUR
Transfer52.99 EUR
Restore52.99 EUR
Change of ownership52.99 EUR

Included with every domain

DNS management
WHOIS privacy
Auto-renewal
Email forwarding
DNSSEC
24/7 support

Frequently asked questions

What does the .berlin extension stand for?

The .berlin extension is a geographic domain associated with Germany’s capital. It signals that a website, service, organization, or project has a clear connection to the city, its communities, or the audience it serves there. That meaning is immediately visible in the web address.

Who can register a .berlin domain?

berlin registration is open and uses a first-come, first-served allocation model. Individuals, businesses, organizations, and projects can request an available name through host.yt. There is no separate registration procedure beyond selecting and submitting an available, valid domain name.

Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .berlin?

No special documents or separate application process are required for standard .berlin registration. The requested label must be between 1 and 63 characters and available when submitted. German characters ä, ö, and ü are supported, making properly spelled local names possible.

Is .berlin a good choice, and what projects does it suit?

berlin is well suited to businesses, public initiatives, associations, events, publications, tourism services, and personal projects connected with the city. It gives visitors an immediate geographic cue and works especially well when a local identity is central to the project’s purpose or audience.

When does .berlin make more sense than .com?

Choose .berlin when communicating a specific link to the city matters more than having a globally generic address. Choose .com for a brand intended to appear location-neutral across markets. .berlin provides immediate local context, while .com offers broader familiarity but does not express that city connection.

How quickly is .berlin registered, and how long does registration last?

An available .berlin name is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis once the registration request is processed. The applicable registration term and expiry date are confirmed in the host.yt order and domain record. Renew before that expiry date to keep the registration active.

How do I transfer a .berlin domain to host.yt?

Disable the domain’s transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain its authorization code. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.

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