.biz
A .biz domain is a generic extension that spells out the word business phonetically. Registry Services, LLC runs the .biz registry, and the extension is open to anyone worldwide. Because it is generic, it suits new ecommerce sites as well as large international brands that want their website to stand out.
The extension gives you a 1 to 10 year registration term, so you can lock in your name for longer. DNSSEC is supported, which helps protect your domain against tampering with its records. Names can be 3 to 63 characters long and may use internationalised characters, and no local presence is required to register.
A .biz domain is a good choice if you want a business-focused name that is easy to say and remember. Check that your preferred name is available and that your contact details are accurate before you register, because the registry requires them to be kept current.
Registration is open to anyone, and you do not need a local presence to register.
- Anyone worldwide may register a .biz domain.
- Your contact details must be accurate when you register.
- You must keep your contact details current for as long as you hold the name.
Renew before your expiry date to keep your name, as the periods below apply if you miss it.
- There is a 30 day grace period after expiry, during which you can still renew at standard cost.
- If the grace period passes, a 30 day redemption period follows, and recovering the name costs extra.
- If the redemption period also passes without renewal, the name is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing domain to Domain Central from another provider if it meets the registry’s rules.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar, and the domain must be unlocked.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
- The transfer usually takes 5 to 7 days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the registration term.
You can change the registrant of a .biz domain through your registrar.
- Changing the registrant does not change the expiry date.
- The registration term stays the same after the change.
Registry Services, LLC, 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe, AZ 85281, United States of America (the)