.dev domain

Frequently Asked Questions for .dev

What is the registration term allowed for .dev domain names?

.dev domain names are available for 1-10 years.

How long does it take to register my .dev domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .dev during general availability is Instant.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .dev domain names?

Domain Names must:

• have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;
• begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
• use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
• neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
• not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.dev); and
• not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.dev).

Trustee Service for .dev

Trustee Service helps you satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name. Trustee Service is not available for this extension.

How do I host my .dev domain name?

techdomains.io offers hosting and email service for .dev. You can order hosting, email service and SSL certificates at checkout or you can contact sales.

Can I transfer out my domain if I’m using your Trustee Service?

Trustee service is non-transferable. If you are using our Trustee Service, you must update ownership according to .dev requirements before transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my registration information (Private Registration)?

Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new domain.

Grace period for .dev domain name?

In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $150 USD.

Who is the registry that manages .dev domain names?

Charleston Road Registry Inc. manages the registration of domain names with the .dev Top Level Domain.

You may visit them here: Charleston Road Registry Inc..

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