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What you need to register a .scot domain

.scot gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for regional projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.

gTLDSCOT Scotland, United Kingdom
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
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Registration requirements

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Is there a special use for .scot?

No

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

No

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

Yes Registrations under the .scot TLD are restricted to those fulfilling these two requirements: a) Nexus with the .scot community. To register and renew a .scot domain name you must be an individual or a legal entity with a nexus to the .scot community. This nexus means that you must be linked to the community at the time of registration and thereafter on a linguistic, cultural, tourism, business basis, or any other activity conducive to the welfare of the worldwide Scottish community. b) subject to the further requirement that the registrant’s actions in the .scot community, as well as the registrant’s use of the registered domain name, must be: (i) generally accepted as legitimate; and (ii) beneficial to the cause and values of the worldwide Scottish community; and (iii) commensurate with the role and importance of the registered domain name; and (iv) in good faith at the time of r...

Are Individual .scot domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .scot?

Yes

Are some .scot 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 .scot?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.scot Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .scot Top Level Domain is Dot Scot Registry. You may visit them at https://dot.scot/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Dot Scot Registry

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