Registration details
Registration requirements
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Is there a special use for .pt?
No
Is there any other information needed to register a .pt domain?
Yes Domain names cannot correspond to well-known or prestigious brands that belong to someone else or to a geographical name. The registry will contact the registrant directly whenever further proof of contact is required. Please do not ignore email requests from the .PT registry. Emails will be sent from [email protected] but documents are to be provided to [email protected] within 48 hours or the domain is taken down. Please note that the company registrant details are publicly visible in WHOIS records. The telephone numbers and email addresses associated with the contacts of legal entities must correspond to the institutional contacts of the respective entities, and not to the personal data of individuals.
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .pt?
Yes Companies:A copy of your Business Registration containing your Tax-ID or VAT ID Number. Individuals:A copy of your valid government-issued ID.Passports are not accepted. Portuguese residents are required to provide their Tax ID (NIF).
Are Individual .pt domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .pt?
Yes
Are some .pt domain names restricted?
Yes Registration of a domain name is not admissible when it: Corresponds to an already registered name within the same hierarchy; Manifestly corresponds to obscene language or words or expressions contrary to the law; Corresponds to a protected Portuguese or European designation of origin or to a geographical indication under the applicable law; Corresponds to a geographical name in accordance with and for the following purposes: the name of a country the name of a Portuguese civil parish, municipality or administrative region the name of a foreign capital or city which, due to its notoriety and relevance, is of common knowledge Domain name must also not correspond to the reproduction of a trademark, name or designation of broad and widespread knowledge that constitutes an abusive appropriation of a right or interest of a legally protected third party, done in bad faith.
Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .pt?
Yes A trademark is required only if the name is tied to a globally known brand.
Private Registration service available?
Yes .com.pt Domain Information body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin: 20px; line-height: 1.6; } .container { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #f9f9f9; } h2 { color: #333; margin-bottom: 20px; } p { margin-bottom: 16px; } .indented { margin-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; } strong { color: #222; } For Companies: No. Currently, the .com.pt domain zone does not offer the ability to hide domain owner information. All or partial details (name, address, email, etc.) may be publicly displayed in WHOIS. For Individuals: Due to Regulamento Geral de Proteção de Dados (GDPR), individual contact information is automatically kept confidential. Personal details are not shared through WHOIS without the owner's explicit consent.
.pt Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?
No
Common questions
What is the registration term allowed for .pt domain names?
.pt domain names are available for 1, 3 and 5 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .pt domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .pt during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .pt domain names?
.pt Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 63 characters;begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;neither begin with, nor end with a dash;not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.pt); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.pt).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .pt domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .pt domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .pt?
Trustee Service is not available for .pt extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .pt domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .pt requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .pt registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .pt domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .pt domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again.
Who is the registry that manages .pt domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .pt Top Level Domain is Associação DNS.PT. You may visit them at https://www.pt.pt/en/.
Registry information
Registry: Associação DNS.PT
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