Registration details
Registration requirements
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Is there a special use for .tel?
Yes
Is there any other information needed to register a .tel domain?
Yes . Not Allowed for short and numeric domains: • all one-letter (from a.tel through to z.tel) domains • all single-digit (from 0.tel through to 9.tel) domains • all two-character country code top level domains (ccTLDs, such as uk.tel for example) • all combinations of digits and/or digit and hyphen strings that contain a hyphen in the third and fourth position.
Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .tel?
Yes All numeric domains are available, however check "other information I need to know.." for restrictions to this rule.
Are Individual .tel domain registrations allowed?
Yes
Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .tel?
Yes
Are some .tel domain names restricted?
Yes Violating rights to third parties, names and activities that are offensive or illegal are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .tel?
No
Private Registration service available?
Yes
.tel Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?
No
Common questions
What is the registration term allowed for .tel domain names?
.tel domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .tel domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .tel during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .tel domain names?
.tel 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.tel); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.tel).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .tel domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .tel domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .tel?
Trustee Service is not available for .tel extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .tel domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .tel requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .tel registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .tel domain.
What is the grace period for .tel 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 .tel domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .tel Top Level Domain is Telnames. You may visit them at https://www.do.tel/.
Registry information
Registry: Telnames
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