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What you need to register a .madrid domain

.madrid 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.

gTLDMadrid, Spain
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 - 10 years
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 .madrid?

Yes Registrants of .MADRID must be members of the Madrid community or have a presence in the Madrid area.

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

No

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

Yes To register and renew a .madrid domain name, the applicant must be an individual or legal entity, which at the time of registration and thereafter, is able to demonstrate either: a) To be a resident in the Region of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid), or b) To pursue occupational, personal, business or cultural activities in the Region of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid), or c) To have a nexus, wither direct or indirect, with the Region of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid).

Are Individual .madrid domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .madrid?

Yes

Are some .madrid 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 .madrid?

No

Private Registration service available?

No

.madrid Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

.madrid Domain Names must: have minimum of 3 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.madrid); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.madrid).

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

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

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

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

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

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

No. At present the .madrid 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 .madrid 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 .madrid domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .madrid Top Level Domain is Comunidad de Madrid. You may visit them at https://www.comunidad.madrid/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Comunidad de Madrid

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