Generic

What you need to register a .mobi domain

.mobi is one of the classic generic domain extensions. It is widely recognized, flexible, and suitable for businesses, organizations, products, and long-term brand platforms.

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
Registry lock protectionAvailable
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 .mobi?

Yes

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

No

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

No

Are Individual .mobi domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .mobi?

Yes

Are some .mobi domain names restricted?

Yes Violating rights of third parties, illegal use and activities are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

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

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.mobi Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the grace period for .mobi domain name?

.MOBI domains have a 30 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 .mobi domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .mobi Top Level Domain is Identity Digital. You may visit them at https://identity.digital/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Identity Digital

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