.ht Domain
.ht is the ccTLD of Haiti, registered with IANA on March 6, 1997, and managed by Consortium FDS/RDDH. It is an Open Use ccTLD: any applicant can register it, Haitian or not, though certain names — such as "Haiti" or heritage places — are reserved without justification.
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About the .HT domain
What is the .HT domain?
According to official regulations, assignment of a domain name within .ht is open to any applicant, whether Haitian or not, with or without legal presence in the country: it is an "Open Use" ccTLD, with no restrictions on the top level or most second-level subdomains. There is, however, a relevant list of terms that cannot be registered without proper justification: the term "Haiti" itself, the names of communes, cities, municipalities, or reserved Haitian national heritage buildings, as well as names of professions, public or private companies, and regulated titles. Use of the domain is governed primarily by Haitian law, and secondarily by LACTLD and ICANN regulations.
Assignment of a domain within .ht is open to any applicant, whether Haitian or not, and whether or not they have legal presence in the country. However, the term "Haiti," the names of Haitian communes, cities, or heritage buildings, and names of professions, regulated companies, or protected titles cannot be registered without proper justification. Check with our team to confirm availability and exact requirements.
Uses of .HT
Who is the .HT domain for?
These are the most common situations where .HT is the ideal extension.
Business and projects in Haiti
The most direct, geographically coherent use: companies and services with genuine activity in the country.
International projects with no nationality restriction
Anyone in the world can register .ht, with or without legal presence in Haiti.
Projects tied to the Haitian diaspora
The Fondation de la Diaspora Haïtienne, co-manager of the registry, naturally connects with Haitian communities abroad.
University and sustainable development projects
The RDDH, the co-managing university network, reflects this academic and development focus.
.HT vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .HT with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .ht This page | Any applicant, with no nationality restrictions | No "Haiti" or unjustified heritage names | Check price |
| .com | Any project with no such reserved-terms list | None | $14.99/year |
Registration process
How to register your .HT domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .HT domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .HT domain
Do I need legal presence in Haiti to register a .ht domain?
No. Assignment is open to any applicant, Haitian or not, with or without legal presence in the country.
Can I register "Haiti" as a domain name?
Not without proper justification; it is one of the terms reserved by the registry's regulations.
Who manages the .ht domain?
Consortium FDS/RDDH, formed by the Fondation de la Diaspora Haïtienne and the Réseau de Développement Durable d'Haïti. It was registered with IANA on March 6, 1997.
What law governs the use of a .ht domain?
Primarily Haitian law, and secondarily LACTLD and ICANN regulations.
How much does a .ht domain cost?
The price varies by registrar. Check with our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .ht domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and the current price for this extension.
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