.chat registration
.chat is built for projects centered on conversation: community platforms, customer-support services, messaging tools, discussion groups, live events, and personal contact pages. Registration is open to everyone, with no eligibility conditions. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A .chat label may contain from 1 to 63 characters, and supported internationalized names can include selected Latin accented characters and ß. To register a .chat domain through host.yt, choose an available name and complete the order before another applicant claims it. The extension works particularly well when the domain itself should tell visitors that they can ask questions, exchange messages, join a discussion, or reach a real person. Its meaning is immediate and does not depend on a particular industry or location. Transferring an existing .chat domain requires you to remove the transfer lock and request the authorization code from your current registrar. Submit that code to host.yt to begin the transfer, which may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s expiry date. A change of holder uses a separate authentication process: confirmation emails are sent to both the current and incoming holders, and the request expires after five days if validation is not completed. Changing the holder does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
Find your domain
Specifications
| Registration | 39.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 39.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 39.99 EUR |
| Restore | 39.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 39.99 EUR |
Included with every domain
Frequently asked questions
What does the .chat extension mean?
chat refers directly to conversation and communication. It gives visitors a clear signal that a website involves messaging, discussion, support, community interaction, or another form of dialogue. The extension is not tied to a country, profession, or specific type of organization.
Who can register a .chat domain?
Anyone can register an available .chat domain. The registry does not impose eligibility conditions based on residence, citizenship, business activity, or organization type. Names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, so registration depends on the requested domain still being available.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .chat?
There are no special eligibility requirements or supporting documents required specifically for .chat registration. The chosen label must contain between 1 and 63 characters. Selected internationalized Latin characters are supported, including accented letters used in several European languages and the German ß character.
Is .chat a good choice, and what projects suit it?
chat is a practical choice when conversation is a central part of the project. It suits messaging products, customer-support portals, online communities, discussion spaces, live-event pages, AI assistants, contact services, and campaigns designed to invite direct interaction with an audience.
When does .chat make more sense than .com?
chat makes more sense when a descriptive, conversation-focused identity matters more than broad familiarity. It communicates the site’s purpose immediately and can produce a memorable address. .com remains better for a general corporate identity that may expand beyond communication, support, or community features.
How quickly is a .chat domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration begins after host.yt submits the order and the registry accepts the available name. The applicable registration term is presented during the ordering process. To keep the domain active beyond its current expiry date, renew it within the options and deadlines shown in your account.
How do I transfer a .chat domain to host.yt?
First disable the transfer lock at your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorization code. Provide that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. Processing may take several days. When the transfer finishes successfully, one additional year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.