.photos is a general-purpose domain extension that has been available for registration since 2014. As its name suggests, it is intended for websites related to photography.

The .photos domain is a good choice for photographers, photography studios, galleries, photo agencies, and wedding and event photographers, but it also makes a fitting name for a family photo album or a travel blog featuring photos. The extension is open for anyone to register, and the domain name itself makes it clear to visitors what they will find on the site. As it is relatively new, many names are still available that have long since been taken under .com or .hu.

.photos domain prices

Extension	Registration	Transfer	Renewal
.photos Sale	€19.90	€30.80	€32.30

Prices are quoted for one year and do not include VAT. The free transfer does not include a renewal; the fee for the paid transfer usually includes a one-year renewal. For extensions marked ‘Special Offer’, the registration fee is at a discounted rate; renewals are charged at the rates shown in the table.

How long will it take to be ready?

New domain registration

The registration of .photos domains is fully automated, so the registration process is virtually instantaneous; you can start using your new domain name within a few minutes.

Domain transfer

To transfer your domain name to us, you will need to disable transfer protection and obtain an authorisation code from your current registrar. The transfer process may take up to 5 days.

How many characters can it be?

The domain name extension for .photos must be at least 1 character long and no more than 63 characters long. Short, clear domain names are often considered more effective, as they are easier for website visitors to remember.

Special characters

The .photos domain extension supports the following special characters:

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à â æ ç è é ê ë î ï ñ ô ù û ü ÿ œ
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Restrictions

The .photos domain is open to everyone without restriction; anyone can register a domain name. .photos domain names are allocated on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis.

Whois privacy

The Whois privacy service is available to both individuals and companies; it hides the owner’s details in the Whois database, with the exception of the owner’s country, which remains visible in all cases.