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Your Guide to the .pt Domain

The .pt domain is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Portugal. This domain is perfect for businesses, organisations, and individuals looking to establish a local online presence in Portugal or connect with Portuguese-speaking audiences worldwide.

Whether you run a small business, an e-commerce site, or a personal blog, using a .pt domain can enhance your credibility and help local customers find you easily. It signals to users that your website is relevant to Portugal, which can improve search engine rankings within the country.

Opting for a .pt domain also allows you to participate in the vibrant online community of Portugal, giving you access to a targeted audience interested in your products, services, or content. Make your mark in the digital world with a .pt domain and enjoy the benefits of increased visibility, trust, and engagement.

Domain TLD Datasheet

Example Uses & Restrictions

Domain Name Examples
  • adventure.pt
  • recipe.pt
  • wellness.pt
  • techreviews.pt
Potential Uses for this TLD
  • websites associated with Portugal
  • personal or business portfolios
  • educational institutions or programmes
  • technology projects or platforms
TLD Restrictions

Registration Restrictions for .pt TLD

The .pt TLD has specific registration restrictions:

  • Only individuals or entities that have a presence in Portugal can register a .pt domain name.
  • When registering, the applicant must provide a local presence through a registered office, branch, or representative in Portugal.
  • Domain names must comply with the rules set by the DNS.PT registry, including name length and character restrictions.

These restrictions ensure that .pt domains are primarily used by those connected to Portugal.

Hipposerve TLD Pricing

Registration

£12.99

Transfer

£0.00

Renewal

£16.99

Technical Information

Characters Allowed

Number of characters allowed: 1 to 63

IDN Compatibility

IDN character compatibility: Yes

Registration Period

registration periods: 1 to 10 years

DNSSEC Compatibility

DNSSEC compatibility: Yes

Renewal Period

renewal periods: 1 to 10 years

Registration Delay

registration delay: Immediate to 1 hour

Transfer Time

time taken to transfer: Approximately 5 days

Transfer Lock

transfer lock time: 60 days.

Note: The information provided on this page was accurate at the time of the last update. However, TLD information is subject to change by the relevant domain naming authorities at any time. Hipposerve cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies that may arise due to such changes.

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