Registration details
Registration requirements
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Is there a special use for .ruhr?
No
Is there any other information needed to register a .ruhr domain?
Yes Admin contact appointed is legally responsible for correspondence from registry regarding domain name.
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .ruhr?
Yes Contact person must have a valid postal address and postal code in Germany.
Are Individual .ruhr domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .ruhr?
Yes
Are some .ruhr 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 .ruhr?
No
Private Registration service available?
No
.ruhr Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?
Yes Don't Have All of These Requirements for RUHR German Region .ruhr? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.
Common questions
What is the registration term allowed for .ruhr domain names?
.ruhr domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .ruhr domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .ruhr during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .ruhr domain names?
.ruhr 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.ruhr); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.ruhr).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .ruhr domain?
DNSSEC is available for .ruhr domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .ruhr 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 .ruhr?
SoxDomains provides Trustee Service for .ruhr extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .ruhr domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .ruhr requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .ruhr registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .ruhr 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 .ruhr 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 .ruhr domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .ruhr Top Level Domain is Regiodot. You may visit them at https://www.dot.ruhr/.
Registry information
Registry: Regiodot
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