.pt domain information

.pt domain information

 
Here you will find all the information regarding .pt domains.
 
General information
The .pt domain is the geographic top-level domain (ccTLD) for Portugal.
 
Reason to register a .pt domain
Any person or entity can register a .pt domain.
 
Register a .pt domain
To register a .pt domain, you can go to our website. There is a tutorial that shows you the steps to register a domain.
 
Restrictions
Restrictions on registering .pt domains:
  • .pt domains can have a maximum of 63 characters and a minimum of 3.
  • Allowed characters: a-z, 0-9, and hyphen (-). The hyphen cannot be at the beginning or end.
  • They can be registered for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years.
  • The domain owner cannot be changed automatically.
  • They cannot be locked.
 
Restrictions on renewing .pt domains:
  • A .pt domain has a renewal period of 1, 3, or 5 years.
  • They cannot be renewed more than 60 days before expiration.
 
Restrictions on transferring .pt domains:
  • .pt domains cannot be transferred if they are expired.
  • The AUTH CODE is essential. It can only be used once and is valid for 30 days.
 
Life cycle
Having an expiration date, domains have a life cycle that goes through different phases. For .pt domains, this cycle does not include a redemption period. Once expired, the domain goes directly into the deletion process.


  1. Domain available: the domain is not registered and can be requested by anyone.
  2. Domain registered: the domain is assigned to the applicant for a period of 1, 3, or 5 years.
  3. Domain active: the domain works normally during the contracted period.
  4. Domain expired: if not renewed before the expiration date, the domain stops working and is no longer renewable.
  5. Domain pending deletion: the domain goes directly into the deletion process, with no redemption period or possibility of restoration. Once finished, it becomes available for registration again.
 
Multilingual .pt domains - Special IDN characters
Registration of domains with special characters (IDN)
Currently, cdmon does not offer support for .pt domains with special characters (IDN).
 
Transfer of domains with special characters (IDN)
Currently, cdmon does not offer support for transferring .pt domains with special characters (IDN).
 
 
For more information, you can contact us.
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