Registration details
Registration requirements
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Is there a special use for .foo?
No
Is there any other information needed to register a .foo domain?
No
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .foo?
Yes .foo is a more secure domain, meaning that HTTPS is required for all .foo websites. In order for it to work properly in browsers you must first configure HTTPS serving.
Are Individual .foo domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .foo?
Yes
Are some .foo 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 .foo?
No
Private Registration service available?
Yes
.foo Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?
No
Common questions
What is the registration term allowed for .foo domain names?
.foo domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .foo domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .foo during general availability is More than 48 hours.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .foo domain names?
.foo 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.foo); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.foo).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .foo domain?
DNSSEC is available for .foo domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .foo 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 .foo?
Trustee Service is not available for .foo extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .foo domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .foo requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .foo registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .foo domain.
What is the grace period for .foo 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 .foo domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .foo Top Level Domain is Google Registry. You may visit them at https://www.registry.google/.
Registry information
Registry: Google Registry
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