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What you need to register a .date domain

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

gTLD
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

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

Is there a special use for .date?

No

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

No

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

No

Are Individual .date domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .date?

Yes

Are some .date 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 .date?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.date Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .date Top Level Domain is Global Registry Services Limited. You may visit them at http://nic.date/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Global Registry Services Limited

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