Register a .pt Domain in Portugal

.pt domain names are available for 1, 3 and 5 year(s).

The domain registration time frame for .pt during general availability is Instant.

.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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

.pt helps businesses and organizations signal a real connection to Portugal. It is a strong fit for local content, regional ecommerce, public information, professional services, and global brands building trust in that market.

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.

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).

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.

Yes A trademark is required only if the name is tied to a globally known brand.

.pt suits organizations, professionals and projects connected with Portugal or seeking a clear presence in that market.

Usually, yes. A transfer may require an authorization code, owner approval and continued compliance with the registry rules.

Yes. You can point DNS records to your website, email service, hosting platform or forwarding destination.

Search for the name you want, confirm availability and complete the order. If special requirements apply, SoxDomains can review them before submission.

Yes. After activation, you can configure supported records to connect websites, email and other services. Some registries impose special nameserver requirements.

Yes. We can help identify known requirements, documents and additional services before submitting the registration. Final approval always remains with the applicable registry.