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About .SITE Domain Names

The .site domain name is truly global, with no associations to any country or region. The mission of the .site domain is to serve as a home on the Internet for users of the world - it aims to be a generic domain with no preconception of meaning whatsoever, no theme, no categorizations, and no restrictions of use.

Registration Phases

The .site launch is divided into three pre-registration phases: Priority Pre-Registration (Sunrise), Priority Pre-Registration (Early Access) and General Availability. Each phase has specific application requirements:

Pre-Registration

Pre-registration gives you the best possible chance of securing a domain name before it's available to the general public, but it doesn't guarantee you will get it. You can pre-register for Sunrise, Early Access and General Availability phases, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.

Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.

Priority Pre-Registration - Sunrise

From May 7, 2015 at 16:00 UTC to July 6, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .site domain containing their owned mark, before it's available to the public.

Trademark validation goes through the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), which is an ICANN global repository for trademark data. Visit the TMCH website for information on registering a trademark.

Bulk .site registration is not supported during Sunrise.

If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.

You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.

Priority Pre-Registration - Early Access

From July 8, 2015 at 16:00 UTC to July 15, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can purchase .site domain names at a premium price and on a first-come, first-served basis. This phase offers the best chance of securing a domain name.

Bulk domain registration is not supported during this phase.

Pricing: The first 4 days of Priority Pre-Registration will have different fees, with day one being the highest and every day thereafter decreasing in price. Days 5 through 7 will be the same fee. The price of a domain registration during Priority Pre-Registration includes the registration fee and a non-refundable early application fee. For example, if a domain name's registration fee is $30 and the early application fee is $12,500, then the total cost is $12,530. The price of your gTLD may vary based on the domain you search for and pre-register.

The early application fee is NOT refundable if the domain is rewarded and then dropped. The early application fee is not charged if you do not get the domain. The registration fee is refundable if the domain name is dropped, or if you do not get the domain name.

General Availability

Beginning July 15, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can register .site domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bulk .site registration is supported during General Availability.

Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.

You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee.

Registration Information

For up-to-date information on .site, click here.

Who can register .site domain names?

Anyone can register .site domain names on a first come, first serve basis.

These domain names can have up to 63 characters, with a minimum of three characters, and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except as the first or last characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. IDNs will not be supported for .site.

Which registry controls .site domain names?

The Radix Registry is the sponsor and CentralNic is the backend provider for the .site extension.

For how long can I register .site domain names?

You can pre-register a .site domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.

When do .site domain names renew?

Your .site domains will be auto-renewed on their expiration date and will be parked after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name is not renewed within 40 days of expiration, it will be cancelled.

Can I transfer .site domain names to my account with you?

Yes. See Transfer domain names to GoWebsite for details on the transfer process.

Can I transfer .site domain names from you to another registrar?

Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Another Registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.

Can I add privacy and protection to .site domain names?

Private Registration is available for .site domain names, but Protected Registration is not.

Can I backorder .site domain names?

No. We currently do not support the backorder of .site domain names.

Can I move .site domain names to another account with you?

Yes. See Move a domain to another GoWebsite account to start the account move process.

Can I update the contact information for .site domain names?

Yes. See Change contact information for details on making these changes.

Are there nameserver requirements for my .site domain names?

One nameserver is required for .site domains to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. IPv4, IPv6, DNSSEC is supported.

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