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DNSimple sells generic top-level domains (TLDs) such as .COM and .NET, country-code TLDs such as .UK, .CA, and .IO, and many newer generic TLDs. Most work the same way, but some registries add their own rules: who can register, extra fields on the registration form, or different transfer and renewal steps. This page links to the article for each TLD that has special rules.

For prices and the full list of TLDs you can register or transfer, see dnsimple.com/tlds. If DNSimple does not sell a TLD, you can still add the domain to your account to use DNSimple DNS or SSL certificates.

Understanding TLDs

Generic TLDs with special rules

  • .AIRFORCE Domains - Contact addresses are checked against US sanctions, and registrants must not imply a military link.
  • .ALSACE Domains - For people and organizations with a connection to Alsace.
  • .BANK Domains - Registry verification first, then registration through support, on Enterprise plans only.
  • .BERLIN Domains - The domain’s contact needs an address in Berlin.
  • .BZH Domains - For people and organizations connected to Brittany.
  • .DAY Domains - A secure namespace: websites only load over HTTPS.
  • .ECO Domains - Create a .ECO profile with the registry before you use the domain.
  • .GAY Domains - Additional terms that prohibit anti-LGBTQ use.
  • .INSURANCE Domains - Registry verification first, then registration through support, on Enterprise plans only.
  • .JOBS Domains - Companies only, with a company website and registry review.
  • .MUSIC Domains - Active at registration, but must be verified at id.music to keep it.
  • .NAVY Domains - Contact addresses are checked against US sanctions, and registrants must not imply a military link.
  • .SPORT Domains - Registry approval through the NIC.SPORT portal before the domain is active.
  • .TIROL Domains - For people and organizations with an affinity with Tirol, Austria.
  • .VERSICHERUNG Domains - For the insurance industry in Austria, Germany, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
  • .WATCHES Domains - Contact addresses are checked against US sanctions.
  • .WIEN Domains - For people and organizations with an affinity with Vienna.
  • .XXX Domains - A community ID from the registry makes the domain resolve.

Country-code TLDs: Europe

  • .BE Domains - Confirm the registry’s email to complete registration, and transfer with an emailed code.
  • .CH Domains - Auto-renewal only.
  • .DE Domains - DENIC contact verification, and transfers that reset the expiration date.
  • .ES Domains - Entity type and ID number, auto-renewal only, and email approval for transfers.
  • .EU Domains - EU or EEA presence or EU citizenship, or the trustee service.
  • .FI Domains - Identification details, and a holder transfer key for owner changes.
  • .FR Domains - For registrants in the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland.
  • .IS Domains - Name server rules, and transfers with a contact handle instead of a code.
  • .IT Domains - European residency or establishment, a taxpayer number, and registry declarations.
  • .LI Domains - Auto-renewal only.
  • .NL Domains - Auto-renewal only, and deletion at expiry.
  • .NO Domains - Norwegian presence or the trustee service, plus phone verification.
  • .PL Domains - Consent to publish the contact’s personal data.
  • .SE Domains - An ID number, and registrant data verification.
  • .UK Domains - Transfers with an IPS tag instead of an authorization code.
  • .CO.UK Domains - Open to anyone, with a transfer extension when under three months remain.
  • .ORG.UK Domains - Open to anyone, with a transfer extension when under three months remain.

Country-code TLDs: Americas

  • .CA Domains - Canadian presence, and the CIRA registrant agreement within five days.
  • .CO Domains - Open worldwide, with three third-level .CO domains.
  • .COM.CO Domains - Open worldwide, for commercial use.
  • .NET.CO Domains - Open worldwide, mostly for network providers.
  • .NOM.CO Domains - Open worldwide, for personal names.
  • .COM.BR Domains - Trustee service included, working name servers, and up to three working days.
  • .MX Domains - Transfers approved by the current registrar, up to 10 days.
  • .US Domains - US nexus, and email approval for transfers.

Country-code TLDs: Asia-Pacific and Africa

  • .AU Domains - Australian presence, eligibility IDs, renewals, transfers, and ownership changes for all .AU domains.
  • .COM.AU Domains - For Australian businesses and trademark holders.
  • .NET.AU Domains - For Australian businesses and trademark holders.
  • .ORG.AU Domains - For Australian non-profits, with an ABN.
  • .NZ Domains - Open to anyone, with UDAI transfer codes.
  • .CO.NZ Domains - Open to anyone, intended for commercial use.
  • .GEN.NZ Domains - Open to anyone, for general use.
  • .NET.NZ Domains - Open to anyone, intended for network providers.
  • .ORG.NZ Domains - Open to anyone, intended for non-profits.
  • .CM Domains - Name server change limits, and no restore after expiry.
  • .IO Domains - Open worldwide, with WHOIS privacy available.
  • .JP Domains - Auto-renewal only, and no transfers in the last 30 days.
  • .KR Domains - Registered through the trustee service, because the registry requires a registrant in Korea.
  • .SG Domains - Singapore address and ID, and identity verification.
  • .UZ Domains - Exact legal names, and random registrant validation.
  • .ZA Domains - .CO.ZA transfers approved by the current owner or registrar within five days.

Have more questions?

If you have any questions about TLDs, contact support, and we will be happy to help.