.zone
A .zone domain is a generic top-level domain run by Binky Moon, LLC. It is a newer extension that relates to real or virtual environments, so it suits a wide range of names. Specialised boutiques, yoga studios, health clubs, music venues and spiritual retreats could all use it. The word also refers to districts, cities and regions, so it fits geographic names well.
Your .zone domain supports DNSSEC, which helps protect visitors from forged DNS answers. Names can be between 1 and 63 characters long, and internationalised names are allowed. Registrations run for 1 to 10 years, and you can renew in one-year steps. Local presence is not required, so anyone worldwide can register.
A .zone domain is a good choice when the name fits a place, zone or environment. Before you register, check that the name you want is available and that your contact details are accurate, because the registry expects them to be kept current.
Registration is open to anyone worldwide.
- No local presence in any particular country is required.
- Your contact details must be accurate.
- You must keep your contact details current for the life of the domain.
Your domain has a 40-day grace period after it expires, and renewal is in one-year increments.
- During the 40-day grace period you can still renew the domain at the standard renewal price.
- There is no separate redemption period for a .zone domain.
- If the domain is not renewed, the name is released afterwards.
You can transfer an existing .zone domain to Domain Central from another provider.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current provider, and the domain must be unlocked.
- The transfer usually takes 5 to 7 days, and the losing provider has up to 5 days to respond.
- A domain cannot be transferred within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
- A successful transfer adds one year to the registration term.
You can change the registrant of your .zone domain through Domain Central.
- The change is made through the registrar rather than the registry directly.
- Changing the registrant does not change the expiry date.
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