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What you need to register a .barcelona domain

.barcelona gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for city projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.

gTLDBarcelona, Spain
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 - 10 years
Registration privacyAvailable
DNS security supportSupported | Learn how to add DNSSEC
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

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Is there a special use for .barcelona?

Yes For use by the Barcelona community including individuals with residence in the City of Barcelona and legal entities with a bona fide presence, direct or indirect, in the Barcelona area or in Barcelona as the capital of Catalonia.

Is there any other information needed to register a .barcelona domain?

No

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .barcelona?

Yes To register and renew a .barcelona domain name you must be an individual or a legal entity with a nexus to the .barcelona community. This nexus means that you must be linked to the community at the time of registration and thereafter on a linguistic, cultural, tourism, commercial basis, or any other activity conducive to the welfare of the .barcelona community. Registrants are required to state the intended use for the registered domain name. A false statement of intended use is an indication of bad faith and may be the basis for the suspension of the domain name. In addition, the registrant’s use of the domain name must be: generally accepted as legitimate; and conducive to welfare of the .barcelona community; and commensurate to the role and importance of the domain, according to the judgement that an average user would reasonably make in the context of that domain name; and in ...

Are Individual .barcelona domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .barcelona?

Yes

Are some .barcelona domain names restricted?

Yes Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved or restricted for registry operations, as premium domain names or to comply with ICANN requirements. To comply with ICANN requirements, all two-character domains shall be initially reserved, however may be released in the future. In addition reserved names for a) International Olympic Committee, b) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and c) Intergovernmental Organizations, for new gTLDs., are not available in accordance with ICANN. The list of these names can be found here.

Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .barcelona?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.barcelona Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

.barcelona Domain Names must: have minimum of 2 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.barcelona); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.barcelona).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .barcelona domain?

DNSSEC is available for .barcelona domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .barcelona domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.

What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .barcelona?

Trustee Service is not available for .barcelona extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .barcelona domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .barcelona requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .barcelona registration information (Private Registration)?

Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .barcelona domain.

What is the grace period for .barcelona 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.

Who is the registry that manages .barcelona domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .barcelona Top Level Domain is Municipi de Barcelona. You may visit them at https://www.barcelona.cat/en/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Municipi de Barcelona

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