TLD Overview
Your domain name is the first thing people see when they find your website. Your web address is the first impression about you or your organization. Having the right domain name is critical to giving a positive first impression, no matter what your website does.
Generic TLDs
Generic TLDs (gTLDs) are global extensions. These extensions are recognized all over the world. Choosing one of these extensions will appeal to the widest range of people. Examples include .COM, .NET, and .ORG.
| TLD | Transfer Ins | ID Protect | Registration | Preconfigure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .BIZ
Dedicated exclusively to the business community. The .BIZ domain can only be used for a "bona fide business or commercial use"
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .COM
Short for .commercial. Domain names with the .com extension are by far the most popular, and can be purchased by any individual or business.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .INFO
The first unrestricted top-level domain since .com, .info domains are available to the general public.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .NAME
Available to the general public, .name email addresses are listed as firstname@lastname.name or lastname@firstname.name, while Web sites are listed as www.firstname.lastname.name.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .NET
Short for .network, this domain extension was originally designed to be used by technical Web sites. However, domains using this extension can be registered by anyone.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .ORG
When you buy a .ORG, your organization is linked to a well-established brand of trust and integrity. One of the original top-level domains (TLDs), .ORG became the registry of choice for organizations dedicated to serving the public interest, and today .ORG is considered one of the most trusted domains on the internet.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .XXX
Designed specifically for the global adult entertainment industry as a trusted brand, globally recognized and extolling responsible and safe behavior.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
Specialty TLDs
Hybrid TLDs tell people what your website is all about. Because they are new, they also let people know you are on the cutting edge. Examples are .CO, .PRO and .ME.
| TLD | Transfer Ins | ID Protect | Registration | Preconfigure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .ASIA
Admin Contact must be located in .ASIA approved region or meet registrant contact requirements for Charter Eligibility Declaration (CED).
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .CM
No residency requirements for this ccTLD.
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No | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .CO
No residency requirements for .CO. Ideal for companies. Anyone can register a .CO, .COM.CO, .NET.CO or .NOM.CO domain name.
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .ME
One of the fastest growing ccTLDs of 2008 is the new .ME domain. .ME is used to personalize your web presence and make a statement by a name. Plus it is a great tool for both individuals and businesses to help people remember where to find them online.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .MOBI
.Mobi is the only TLD dedicated to the unique needs of mobile web users. Visitors can trust that a website is compatible with their mobile device if it ends in .mobi.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .PRO
For those who provide professional services and are licensed by a government certification body.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .PW
.PW is the namespace for individuals and businesses who want a professional presence on the web.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .TEL
The .TEL is a service that allows individuals and businesses alike to store and manage all their contact information and keywords directly in the DNS without the need to build, host or manage a website.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .TV
.TV is the address for rich and dynamic media on the web.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
Country Code TLDs
Country Code TLDs (ccTLDs) are country specific extensions. Choose a Country Code TLD if you want to get customers from a specific country or just want to show everyone where you're from. Some examples are Germany (.DE), India (.IN), and Canada (.CA).
| TLD | Transfer Ins | ID Protect | Registration | Preconfigure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .AC
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .AM
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .AT
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .BE
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .BZ
The country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country of Belize. Anyone in the world can register a .bz name.
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No | No | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .CA
Canada's ccTLD. There are additional contact attributes required for the Canadian ccTLD.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .CC
Top level domain for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Anyone in the world can register a .cc domain for any purpose.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .CH
Top level domain for Switzerland. Anyone in the world can register a .ch domain.
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Yes | No | 1 yr | No |
| .CN
One of the hottest and fastest growing ccTLDs in the world is the .CN domain. As of January 2008, .CN has over 9 million registrations and ranks as the 4th largest TLD. According to figures reported by CNNIC in June, 2007, China now has 162 million Internet users or 12.3% of the country's total population, up from 137 million users in 2006.
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No | No | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .DE
Germany's ccTLD The administrative contact must have a street address or P.O. box within Germany. .DE names require a minimum of 2 name servers. Please review our for .DE specific legal information.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .ES
The .es country code top-level domain name (ccTLD) is an extension representing Spain and español. Domain names with the .es extension are useful for companies or individuals who want to reach the growing number of Internet users in Spain and the global Spanish-speaking community. Registering a .es domain name gives you regional recognition and an easy-to-manage Web presence.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .EU
To register a .EU domain name, you must meet one of the following requirements: i) Undertakings having their registered office, central administration or principal place of business within the European community; ii) Organizations established within the European Community without prejudice to the application of national law; iii) Natural persons resident within the European Community.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .FM
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .FR
Top level domain for French. Residency or E-ZONE SAS contact is required.
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Yes | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .GS
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .IN
Top level domain for India. Anyone in the world can register a .in name.
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Yes | No | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .IO
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .IT
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process. Individual registrants may only register one .IT domain. Companies may register more, but must provide a tax ID number. Registrants must reside in the European Union.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .JP
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .LA
Open TLD, great for Los Angeles residents and businesses. Totally open TLD.
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No | No | 1 yr | No |
| .LI
Top level domain for Liechtenstein. Anyone in the world can register an .li domain.
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Yes | No | 1 yr | No |
| .MS
WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.
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No | No | 1 yr | No |
| .NL
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. You must fax in info after purchase to complete registration. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| NU "NU" means "NOW" in some European countries and is a very popular TLD. No restrictions and can be registered by anyone.
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No | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .NZ
The ccTLD for the country of New Zealand. There are no residency restrictions, these domains can be registered by anyone. These domains have special renewal restrictions.Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .PE
.PE is the so-called country code Top-Level-Domain (ccTLD) of Peru. The following TLDs exist: .PE, .com.PE, .net.PE, .org.PE, & .nom.PE
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .SG
The ccTLD for the country of Singapore. Second-level domain (.com.sg) is also available.
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No | No | 1-2 yrs | Yes |
| .SH
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .TC
WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.
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No | No | 1 yr | No |
| .TM
Turkmenistan's ccTLD
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No | No | 10 yrs | Yes |
| .TW
Taiwan's ccTLD
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .US
You must meet all the .US Nexus registration requirements to register a name in the .US TLD.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .UK
Currently, contact information modifications are not immediate. .UK names require a minimum of 2 name servers. Name servers changes/updates may take up to half an hour. Please review our registration agreement for .UK specific legal information.
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Yes | No | 1 yr | Yes |
| .VG
WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.
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No | No | 1 yr | No |
| .WS
The country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country of Western Samoa but branded as WebSite. Anyone in the world can register a .WS name.
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No | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
Second-Level TLDs
Second-Level Domains (ccSLDs) are the combination of a global extension and the country you're from. Choose one of these extensions to signify your country while promoting your global presence. Good examples are China (.CN.COM) and Germany (.DE.COM).
| TLD | Transfer Ins | ID Protect | Registration | Preconfigure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .BR.COM
2nd Level Domain for Brazil.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .CN.COM
2nd Level Domain for China.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .COM.AU
For Australian registered companies or a trading under a registered business name in any Australian State or Territory or an Australian partnership or sole trader or a foreign company licensed to trade in Australia or owners of an Australian Registered Trade Mark or an applicant for an Australian Registered Trade Mark or associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory or Australian commercial statutory bodies.
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No | No | 2 yrs | Yes |
| .COM.DE
Germany's newest domain extension.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .COM.ES
Spains's domain extension intended for commercial entities.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .COM.PE
Peru's domain extension
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .COM.SG
The ccTLD for the country of Singapore intended for companies. Top-level domain (.sg) is also available.
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No | No | 1-2 yrs | Yes |
| .DE.COM
2nd Level Domain for Germany.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .EU.COM
2nd Level Domain for Europe.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .GR.COM
2nd Level Domain for Greece.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .HU.COM
2nd Level Domain for Hungary.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .NET.AU
For Australian registered companies or a trading under a registered business name in any Australian State or Territory or an Australian partnership or sole trader or a foreign company licensed to trade in Australia or owners of an Australian Registered Trade Mark or an applicant for an Australian Registered Trade Mark or associations incorporated in any Australian State or Territory or Australian commercial statutory bodies.
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No | No | 2 yrs | Yes |
| .NET.PE
Peru's domain extension.
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .NO.COM
2nd Level Domain for Norway.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .NOM.ES
Spains's domain extension intended for personal names.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .NOM.PE
Peru's domain extension.
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .ORG.AU
For a charity operating in Australia or a non-profit organisation operating in Australia.
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No | No | 2 yrs | Yes |
| .ORG.ES
Spains's domain extension intended for noncommercial entities.
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Yes | No | 1-10 yrs | Yes |
| .ORG.PE
Peru's domain extension.
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Yes | Yes | 1-5 yrs | No |
| .QC.COM
2nd Level Domain for Quebec.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .RU.COM
2nd Level Domain for the Russian Federation.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .SA.COM
2nd Level Domain for Saudi Arabia.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .SE.COM
2nd Level Domain for Sweden.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .UK.COM
2nd Level Domain for the United Kingdom.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .US.COM
2nd Level Domain for the United States.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .US.ORG
2nd Level Domain alternative for the United States.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .UY.COM
2nd Level Domain for Uruguay.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .ZA.COM
2nd Level Domain for South Africa.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .COM.MX
Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
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No | No | 2 yrs | Yes |
| .UK.NET
2nd Level Domain for the United Kingdom.
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Yes | Yes | 1-10 yrs | No |
| .SE.NET
2nd Level Domain for Sweden.
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