.pt Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register Instant
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Portugal
  • Registration Period Available for 1, 3 and 5 year(s)
  • DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported Portuguese, 
    .pt domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Is there a special use for .pt? No
  • Any other information I need 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.

  • Does .pt have any additional fees? No
  • 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.

  • 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:

    1. Corresponds to an already registered name within the same hierarchy;
    2. Manifestly corresponds to obscene language or words or expressions contrary to the law;
    3. Corresponds to a protected Portuguese or European designation of origin or to a geographical indication under the applicable law;
    4. 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? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .pt Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
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); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.pt).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .pt domain?
DNSSEC is available for .pt domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .pt domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
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. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .pt domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
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 Associação DNS.PT
  • .pt Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.pt.pt/en/domain/arbitrare/
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Luisa Lopes Gueifão
    Associação DNS.PT
    Rua Latino Coelho, nº13, 5ºpiso
    1050-132 Lisboa
    Portugal
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: (+351) 211308200
    Fax: (+351) 211312720
  • Technical Contact
    Eduardo Manuel Laureano Duarte
    Associação DNS.PT
    Rua Latino Coelho, nº13, 5ºpiso
    1050-132 Lisboa
    Portugal
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: (+351) 211308200
    Fax: (+351) 211312720
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns.dns.br 200.160.0.5
    2001:12ff:0:a20:0:0:0:5
    ns2.nic.fr 192.93.0.4
    2001:660:3005:1:0:0:1:2
    sns-pb.isc.org 192.5.4.1
    2001:500:2e:0:0:0:0:1
    b.dns.pt 194.0.25.23
    2001:678:20:0:0:0:0:23
    c.dns.pt 204.61.216.105
    2001:500:14:6105:ad:0:0:1
    e.dns.pt 193.136.192.64
    2001:690:a00:4001:0:0:0:64
    a.dns.pt 185.39.208.1
    2a04:6d80:0:0:0:0:0:1
    d.dns.pt 185.39.210.1
    2a04:6d82:0:0:0:0:0:1
    g.dns.pt 193.136.2.226
    2001:690:a80:4001:0:0:0:100
    f.dns.pt 162.88.45.1
    2600:2000:3009:0:0:0:0:1