.cloud
A .cloud domain is a generic top-level domain operated by ARUBA PEC S.p.A. Its registry describes it as a domain extension for people and businesses working with big fluffy things in the sky or with cloud storage. Digital storage is now essential for many organisations, and a .cloud name can help your customers find you easily in that online space.
The registry supports DNSSEC, which helps protect your domain against tampering with its DNS records. Your domain name can be between 3 to 63 characters long, and internationalised names are not allowed. Registrations run for 1 to 10 years, and you do not need to be based in any particular place to register one.
A .cloud domain is a good choice when your business or project is closely tied to cloud services. Before you register, check the exact name you want, because internationalised characters cannot be used. Also think about how long you want to hold the name, since the minimum term is 1 year.
Registration is open to anyone worldwide.
- Anyone, individual or business, can register a .cloud domain.
- Your contact details must be accurate.
- You must keep your contact details current over the life of the domain.
Your .cloud domain has a grace period after it expires, so you can still renew it.
- The grace period lasts 40 days after expiry.
- There is no separate redemption period for this extension.
- Renewals are added in 1 year increments.
- If the domain is not renewed, the name is released afterwards.
You can move an existing .cloud 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 start.
- The transfer usually takes 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 .cloud domain through the registrar.
- The change is made through your registrar, not directly with the registry.
- Changing the registrant does not change the expiry date.
- The registration term stays the same after the change.
ARUBA PEC S.p.A., Via San Clemente 53, Ponte San Pietro (BG), 24036, Italy