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We are the flag of Portugal on the internet

About us

MISSION
To ensure the correct operation and maintenance of .pt, under a technical management based on a stable and reliable service, pursuing a policy of technological innovation, oriented to the needs of the national community, in compliance with the law in general and, in particular, for privacy and protection of personal data.

VISION
To continuously promote the use of the internet at a national level, providing a service recognised as a reference and excellence to the community, counterparts and partners.

VALUES
· Security
· Accountability
· Rigor
· Ethic
· Reliability
· Inclusion
· Responsibility

.PT is Portugal's history on the internet. .PT is our digital flag.

The DNS.PT Association is a private non-profit association and has as members FCT, IP - Foundation for Science and Technology, IP (FCT), Digital Economy Association (ACEPI) and Portuguese Association for Consumer Protection (DECO).

Our mission is to create connection points between Portugal and the world. We seek to strengthen the digital ecosystem in Portugal, meeting our audiences, whether they are consumers, partners or collaborators. 

Our goal is to offer high levels of quality, reliability and security in the registration of .pt domain names.

It was formally established on May 9, 2013 the DNS.PT Association, henceforth referred to as .PT, FCCN successor to the rights and obligations thus far by this pursued in the framework of the delegation made by IANA - Internet Assigned Numbers Authority on 30 June 1988 (RFC 1032, 1033, 1034 and 1591) and, in particular, the responsibility for the management, maintenance and registration of domains under the TLD (top Level domain) .pt, top level domain corresponding to Portugal as the result of legislative decision embodied in the Decree-Law 55/2013 of 17 April.

Our story, told point by point, is here.

Bylaws

Find the bylaws here.