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What you need to register a .osaka domain

.osaka 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.

gTLDOsaka, Japan
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 languagesJapanese,
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Registration requirements

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Is there a special use for .osaka?

No

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

No

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

Yes Eligible registrants for .OSAKA must have a connection to the Osaka Community. This includes, but are not limited to: Osaka municipalities and local governments Public and private institutions in Osaka area Organizations, companies, and other businesses/entities in Osaka Residents of Osaka Others who have a legitimate purpose for registering and using a “.osaka” domain Brand protection is considered a legitimate purpose for registering an .osaka domain name. Registrants must be able to prove that one or more of the criteria set forth above are satisfied at any time during the life of the domain name.

Are Individual .osaka domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .osaka?

Yes

Are some .osaka 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 .osaka?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.osaka Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Interlink

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