.guide
A .guide domain is a generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC. It is intended as a signpost extension, so you can show your visitors the way to your content. The registry’s own description suggests it suits authorities in their field, bloggers sharing advice, cooking tips and tour guides.
The extension supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain against tampering with its DNS records. Names can be between 1 and 63 characters long, and internationalised names are allowed. Registrations run for 1 to 10 years, and a single term can be set to suit how long you plan to hold the name. Domain Central’s registration includes an SSL certificate.
A .guide domain is a good choice if your site is built around instructions, reviews, schedules or how-to material. Before you register, check that your chosen name is available and that the contact details you give are accurate and kept current. Also consider whether a .guide name will be easy for your audience to remember and type.
Anyone worldwide can register a .guide domain.
- Registration is open, with no restriction on who may apply.
- Your contact details must be accurate.
- You must keep your contact details current after registration.
Your .guide domain has a grace period of 40 days after expiry to renew it.
- You can renew during the 40 day grace period after the expiry date.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- Renew before the expiry date to keep your name without any gap.
- The registrar will send renewal reminders before your domain expires.
You can transfer an existing .guide 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.
- The transfer usually takes 5 to 7 days to complete.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of its registration or of a previous transfer.
You can change the registrant of a .guide domain through your registrar.
- The change is made through the registrar and does not alter the expiry date.
- The registrant’s contact details must remain accurate after the change.
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