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A .name domain is a generic top-level domain for individual identity sites. VeriSign Information Services, Inc. operates the registry, and anyone can register a .name domain. It suits people who want a personal web presence built around their own name.
Names can be between 3 and 63 characters long. The registry supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain against tampering with its DNS records. Registrations run for a minimum of one year and can be renewed in one-year steps, up to 10 years at a time under the registry rules.
A .name domain is a good choice when you want a name that reflects you as an individual. Before you register, check that your chosen name uses only the permitted characters, because internationalised names are not allowed. Also make sure your contact details are accurate, since the registry requires them to be kept current.
Registration is open to anyone, anywhere in the world.
- Any individual or organisation can register a .name domain.
- No local presence in any particular country is required.
- Your contact details must be accurate and kept up to date.
If your .name domain expires, you can still renew it during a grace period.
- There is a 35-day grace period after expiry to renew your domain.
- There is no separate redemption period for this extension.
- Renewals are made in one-year increments.
- If the domain is not renewed, the name is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing .name domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar.
- The domain must be unlocked before the transfer can proceed.
- Transfers usually take 5 to 7 days to complete.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
You can change the registrant of a .name domain through your registrar.
- The change is made through the registrar, not directly with the registry.
- Changing the registrant does not change the expiry date.
- The registration term stays the same after the change.
VeriSign Information Services, Inc., 12061 Bluemont Way, Reston, VA 20190, United States of America (the)