.photos
The domain for photo galleries, image collections, and photo communities.
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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 Image Collections
.photos is a generic top-level domain introduced in 2014. It targets anyone who wants to present image collections and photo galleries.
The extension is ideal for online galleries, photo communities, event documentation, family albums, and image archives.
Registration is open worldwide with no restrictions. Anyone can register a .photos domain.
At a Glance
- Registry
- Identity Digital
- Introduced
- 2014
- Meaning
- Photos
- Minimum length
- 1 character
- IDN (special chars)
- Yes
- Restrictions
- None
Who is .photos for?
Online galleries, photo communities, event photographers, families with photo albums, image archives, and anyone who wants to share image collections.
The extension for collections, galleries, and photo communities.
Plural Form
The plural form signals collections and galleries rather than single images.
- Plural/Collection
- For galleries
- Community focus
- Lowest price
- Singular/Focus
- For portfolios
- Personal
- Individual
Photo extensions.
Typical Use Case
A family shares vacation pictures. Under familyname.photos, relatives and friends find sorted albums from trips, celebrations, and special moments.
One of the largest operators of new generic top-level domains.
Event Documentation
Ideal for weddings, corporate events, and gatherings.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .photos registration
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A .photos domain costs €34.19 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 .photos domain. There are no restrictions regarding residence, business location, or industry.
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.photos is suitable for online galleries, photo communities, event documentation, and anyone who wants to share image collections.
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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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.photos (plural) is suitable for galleries and collections. .photo is shorter and more personal for portfolios, .photography sounds more professional for studios.
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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 €34.19.
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