.services Domain Registration

Frequently Asked Questions for .services

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

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

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

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

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

.services Domain Names must:

• have minimum of 1 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.services); and
• not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.services).

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

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

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

How do I host my .services domain name?

Your .services domain name can be hosted on any hosting platform, whether a cloud-based website builder service like join.law's Easy Website Builder or server hosting platform like join.law Web Hosting using Plesk.

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

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

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

Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .services domain.

What is the grace period for .services 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. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $150 USD.

Who is the registry that manages .services domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .services Top Level Domain is Identity Digital. You may visit them at https://identity.digital/.

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