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What you need to register a .bayern domain

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

gTLDBayern German Region
At a glance

Registration details

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

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .bayern?

No

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

No

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

Yes The administrative (admin-c) contact must be a valid address in Germany. Trustee service can be purchased during checkout to satisfy this requirement.

Are Individual .bayern domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .bayern?

Yes

Are some .bayern 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 .bayern?

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.bayern Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

Yes Don't Have All of These Requirements for Bayern German Region .bayern? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

.bayern 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.bayern); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.bayern).

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

DNSSEC is available for .bayern domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .bayern 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 .bayern?

SoxDomains provides Trustee Service for .bayern extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

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

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

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

No. At present the .bayern domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.

What is the grace period for .bayern 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 .bayern domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .bayern Top Level Domain is Bayern Connect. You may visit them at https://nic.bayern/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Bayern Connect

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