.pt
The Portuguese country code for businesses and projects with a connection to Portugal.
Enter a name — the extension .pt is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For incl. VAT.
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
The Domain for Portugal
.pt is the official country code for Portugal. It was introduced in 1988 and enjoys high trust in the Portuguese market.
The extension is ideal for businesses with relationships in Portugal, tourism providers, e-commerce for the Portuguese market, and anyone with a connection to Portugal.
Registration is open worldwide – anyone can register a .pt domain.
At a Glance
- Registry
- DNS.PT
- Introduced
- 1988
- Meaning
- Portugal
- Minimum length
- 2 characters
- IDN (special chars)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .pt for?
Businesses with Portuguese customers, tourism providers, online shops for Portugal, real estate providers in the Algarve, and anyone with a connection to Portugal.
Inhabitants in Portugal.
Trust in Portugal
Portuguese customers trust local domains.
- Local presence
- Trust in Portugal
- Good availability
- Local SEO benefits
- Internationally known
- Global orientation
- Fewer names available
- No local connection
Typical Use Case
A German company opens a branch in Lisbon. Under companyname.pt, the Portuguese web presence is operated.
The official Portuguese domain registry.
Tourism hotspot
Popular for tourism and real estate.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .pt registration
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A .pt domain costs €48.92 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Anyone can register a .pt domain. There are no restrictions, residence in Portugal is not required.
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.pt is suitable for businesses with Portuguese customers, tourism providers, online shops, and anyone with a connection to Portugal.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .pt domain signals local presence in Portugal and builds trust with Portuguese customers.
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Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €48.92.
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