» What is a ccTLD?
» Why should I register a ccTLD?
» What ccTLDs does 000domains offer? Which ccTLDs have restrictions?
» Do any of these ccTLDs require additional paperwork?
» What are the registration terms for these ccTLDs?
» How do I renew a ccTLD?
» Are ccTLDs registered in real time, just like .com, .net
and .org domain names?
» Are there charges for making updates or changes to my ccTLD
registration?
» Where
can I find information on special requirements for ccTLDs registrations?
Q: What is a ccTLD?
A: ccTLD stands for country code top level domain. A ccTLD, such as .de (Germany),
represents the domain space for a specific country. Some countries open
their ccTLD for registration to anyone in the world, while other countries
have restrictive guidelines limiting who can register the ccTLD.
Q: Why should I register
a ccTLD?
A: There are many great reasons to consider registering a ccTLD. If you're
an individual, many of the unrestricted ccTLDs are ideal for personal Web
sites, and thousands of great names are still available for registration.
Consider .at, .be, .tv, .ws, .cc, or .me.uk.
The registration of ccTLDs also helps businesses expand their Internet presence and reach a global audience. Europeans, for example, prefer to interact with local businesses and will often search for companies with a ccTLD extension rather than a company with a .com extension. The appropriate ccTLD can make a difference for your business.
Q: What ccTLDs does 000domains
offer? Which ccTLDs have restrictions?
A: 000domains currently offers the following ccTLDs. Restrictions are noted.
-- .us (United States of America): open to U.S. citizens,
businesses, and individuals/businesses with address in the U.S.
-- .sr (Republic of Suriname): no restrictions.
-- .bz (Belize): no restrictions.
-- .nu (Niue): no restrictions.
-- .tv (Tuvalu): no restrictions.
-- .ws (Western Samoa): no restrictions.
-- .cc (Cocos Islands): no restrictions.
-- .de (Germany): no restrictions.
-- .co.uk (United Kingdom-Coming Soon): recommended for
commercial use; no restrictions.
-- .org.uk (United Kingdom-Coming Soon): recommended for
non-commercial use; no restrictions.
-- .me.uk (United Kingdom-Coming Soon): recommended for
personal use; no restrictions.
-- .nl (Netherlands): local address required for registration.
Dutch citizens can only register one .nl domain; Dutch companies can register
multiple .nl domains.
-- .dk (Denmark): no restrictions.
-- .fr (France): local address required for registration.
Registration open to businesses only; up to five domains can be registered
and all must be related to the name(s) on their Kbis company registration
certificate.
-- .it (Italy): open for registration to any European Union
person or company only. Individuals can only register one domain; companies
can register multiple domains. The European Union consists of these countries:
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, United Kingdom,
Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Sweden.
-- .at (Austria): no restrictions.
-- .be (Belgium): no restrictions.
Q: Do any of these ccTLDs
require additional paperwork?
A: Yes. The ccTLDs .dk, .fr, .nl, .no, and .it require that the registrant
print and sign a letter which must be faxed back to us. Further details on
the letter and the fax number are provided during the registration process
for each of these ccTLDs.
Q: What are the registration
terms for these ccTLDs?
A: Depending on the ccTLD, different registration term options are available.
One-year registrations only: .de, .nl, .dk, .se, .fr, .it, .at, .ch, .be,
.no.
Two-year registrations only: .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, .nu, .ws
Multiple-year registrations available: .us, .sr, .bz, .tv, .cc
Q: How do I renew a ccTLD?
A: All ccTLD registrations are set up for autorenewal by default. This means
that we will automatically extend your registration for another year once
your expiration date arrives. If you do not wish to renew your ccTLD, you
must log into your account and de-select the autorenew option prior to your
expiration date.
Q: Are ccTLDs registered
in real time, just like .com, .net and .org domain names?
A: Each ccTLD has different estimated completion times for domain name registrations,
modifications, and other tasks. The ccTLD registries offering real time registrations
and modifications include: .be, .uk, .us, .sr, .bz, .nu, .tv, .ws, and .cc.
With the exception of .at, which is completed within 2-3 hours, all other
ccTLD registrations and modifications are completed within 24-72 hours.
Q: Are there charges for
making updates or changes to my ccTLD registration?
A: Depending on the ccTLD registry, there are some charges associated with
performing ownership transfers or registrar transfers. Please refer to the
table below for more information on which registries charge fees for changes.
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* one year registration/renewal fee required.
Change adds one year to the current registration period.
** one year registration /renewal fee required. Change adds one year to the
registration starting on the date of the change.
*** 50% of yearly registration/renewal fee required.
