Generic

What you need to register a .org domain

.org 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
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
Supported languagesBelarusian, Bulgarian, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Danish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, Ukrainian,
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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 .org?

No

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

No

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

No

Are Individual .org domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .org?

Yes

Are some .org domain names restricted?

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

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

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.org Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .org Top Level Domain is Public Interest Registry. You may visit them at https://thenew.org/org-people/domain-products/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Public Interest Registry

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