Celebrate Catalan culture with a .cat domain

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About the .cat domain

A quick overview to help you choose and register a .cat domain

What is a .cat domain?

.cat is a sponsored top-level domain for the Catalan-speaking community. It was created for websites tied to Catalan language and culture, and registrations are subject to community eligibility rules.

Who is a .cat domain for?

A .cat domain works well for Catalan communities, language projects, cultural organizations, and local businesses that want a clear regional identity. It also suits creators and groups focused on Catalonia and Catalan culture.

Why choose a .cat domain?

A .cat domain helps visitors understand your website at a glance and gives your brand a clear, memorable web address. It supports consistent use across websites, email, and marketing as your online presence grows.

Domain information for .cat

TLD
.cat
TLD type
gTLD
Minimum registration period
1 year
Maximum registration period
3 years
Is lock supported
Yes
Is IDN supported
Yes
Is DNSSEC supported
Yes

Why register your domain with Hostinger?

No technical knowledge required
24/7 expert support
Free domain privacy protection
Free coming soon page or link in bio site
Competitive pricing
Tips

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1. Include your brand name

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3. Less is more

Avoid hyphens, numbers, slang, and hard-to-spell words.

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.cat domain FAQs

What does a .cat domain mean?

A .cat domain is linked to the Catalan linguistic and cultural community. It is commonly used by people and projects that communicate in Catalan or address that audience.

Is a .cat domain trusted?

Yes. .cat is a valid top-level domain with an official registry under ICANN, so it works normally in browsers, email, and search engines. It is managed as a community-based domain.

Is a .cat a good domain?

Yes, if your site is for Catalan speakers or culture. Search engines treat .cat like other domains for SEO, so relevance and content matter more than the extension.

Should I choose a .cat domain or .com domain?

Choose .cat if your audience is tied to Catalan language or culture, because it signals that focus clearly. Choose .com if you want the broadest global recognition or need a name that is easier to find.

Who can register a .cat domain?

Registration is open to people and organizations that belong to, promote, or target the Catalan linguistic and cultural community. The registry requires this connection to be declared at registration.

Are there restrictions on .cat domains?

Yes. .cat names must follow the registry’s eligibility rules, and some reserved or excluded names cannot be registered. Registrants must also provide accurate contact details, and anonymized registrations are no longer accepted.

How much does a .cat domain cost?

At Hostinger, a .cat domain costs ₹789 for the first year. After that, the renewal fee is ₹2,009/year. As Hostinger is an ICANN-accredited registrar, your domain is managed securely. Auto-renewal helps prevent expiration, and 24/7 support is available. You can also transfer your domain to Hostinger at any time.