.XXX Domain Names


This article explains the requirements and special procedures for .XXX domain names.

Registering a .XXX domain

In order for a .XXX domain to be activated by the .XXX registry and be allowed to resolve, you must register on the ICM Registry and receive the required .XXX Member Auth Token to activate your domain. The .XXX TLD requires a Member Auth Token to be provided in order to activate the domain.

You can provide the token during the registration in the UI or as an extended attribute via API:

NOTE: Anyone can register non-resolving .XXX domains. Only individuals, business, entities, and organizations that:

  • Provide online, sexually-oriented adult entertainment (“Online Adult Entertainment”) intended for consenting adults or for other community members (“Providers”)
  • Represent Providers (“Representatives”)
  • Provide products or services to Providers and Representatives (“Service Providers”)

are eligible to register .XXX domain names that can resolve. To register a domain that doesn’t resolve, for instance to reserve it, setting the “Websites Resolve” option to “No” in the UI or via API.

Changing your Member ID

Please get in touch with us to change your Member ID for a .XXX domain.