.associates
A .associates domain is a generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC. It is aimed at law and accounting firms, partnerships, and companies that already use the word associates in their name. Anyone worldwide can register one.
The registry supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain from certain forms of tampering. Registrations run for 1 to 10 years, and you can register a name between 1 and 63 characters long. Internationalised domain names are also allowed, so you can use non-English characters.
A .associates domain suits a firm or business that wants its web address and email to reflect its name directly. Before you register, check that the name fits how you will use it, because registration is open to anyone and the extension carries no restriction on use.
Registration is open to anyone worldwide.
- No local presence is required to register.
- Contact details must be accurate and kept current.
- The registration is unrestricted, so you may use it for whatever you choose.
Your domain should be renewed before it expires to keep the name.
- After expiry there is a 40 day grace period in which you can still renew.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- Renewals are for 1 year at a time, and the name is released if it is not renewed.
You can transfer an existing .associates domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar, and the domain must be unlocked.
- A transfer usually completes in 5 to 7 days.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer, and a successful transfer adds one year to the term.
You can change the registrant of your domain through the registrar.
- The change does not alter the expiry date.
- Contact details must remain accurate after the change.