Europe

What you need to register a .moscow domain

.moscow 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.

gTLDMoscow, Russia
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeInstant
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 year(s)
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

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Is there a special use for .moscow?

No

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

Yes The domain name shall not contain words inconsistent with the public interest, principles of humanity and public morals (in particular, obscenities and appeals of violent nature that offend human dignity or religious feels etc.).

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

Yes Companies in Russia: Provide ИНН и КПП numbers. Individuals: Passport or Government issued ID number, issued authority, issue date and date of birth. Companies Outside Russia: Proof of identity of owner may be requested by the registry, either copy of ID or company registration.

Are Individual .moscow domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .moscow?

Yes

Are some .moscow 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 .moscow?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.moscow Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

.moscow domain names are available for 1 year(s).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .moscow Top Level Domain is FAITID. You may visit them at https://faitid.org/en.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: FAITID

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