.net domain information
Here you will find all the information related to .net domains.
.NET is a generic domain and is part of the domain names managed by Verisign, such as .com.
This type of domain was one of the first, like .com. It was created in January 1985. It was originally intended for network-related uses such as ISPs and companies dedicated to communications. Currently, there are no restrictions for registering this type of extension.
Since December 1st, 2016, the ICANN RAA policies apply to the .net extension. Therefore, to perform a change of ownership of .NET domains, both the current and the new owner must accept the modification. Once the change of ownership has been completed, the domain cannot be transferred to another registrar for a period of 60 days. For more information about ICANN policies click here.
Reasons to register a .net domain
Anyone or any entity can register a .net domain. It is currently the second most widespread generic extension. It is often used as a companion to the .com domain. DNS server propagation time is less than one minute. It is also one of the most secure extensions because you can enable DNSSEC.
Registering a .net domain
To register a .net domain you can visit our website. You also have a tutorial explaining the steps to register a domain.
Restrictions for registering .net domains
- .net domains can have a maximum of 63 characters and a minimum of 3.
- Accepted characters for domain registration are: a-z, 0-9 and “-”. The “-” cannot appear at the beginning or end of the name.
Restrictions for renewing .net domains
- A .net domain can be renewed at any time.
- A .net domain can be renewed for a maximum period of up to 10 years.
Restrictions for transferring .net domains
- .net domains cannot be transferred if they are expired.
- .net domains cannot be transferred if they are in the clientTransferProhibited status.
- To initiate the transfer of .net domains, the AUTHCODE is essential.
- For more information about transferring domains click here
Note: when transferring the domain, its expiration is extended by one year in addition to the remaining time.
Domains have an expiration date, so they follow a lifecycle through different phases or periods. This lifecycle is established by ICANN, the entity responsible for applicable regulations on domains. In the following chart, we show you the lifecycle of a .NET domain and its states.
- Available domain: the domain has not yet been registered, therefore it is free. When a registration request is submitted, it will be assigned to the first request received.
- Registered domain: when a request is sent for an available domain, it is assigned to the requester. When a registration request is submitted, the number of years must be chosen, ranging from 1 to 10 years.
- Active domain: the domain will remain active for the number of years for which it was registered. During this period, you may extend the number of years to avoid expiration.
- Grace period: the domain has expired and stops working. This period lasts 30 days, and you can renew the domain without penalty.
- Redemption period: this period lasts 30 days, during which the domain has been removed but can be restored and renewed at a higher price than the usual renewal.
- Pending delete: the domain cannot be restored and will be released.
Registering domains with special characters (IDN)
For .net domains, registration with special characters such as ñ, ç is allowed. Accented and umlauted vowels are also permitted: á, à, é, è, í, ï, ó, ò, ô, ú and ü. When registering an IDN .net domain, it is not necessary to own the equivalent domain without special characters; they are independent. For example, one person may own lópez.net and another lopez.net—they are different domains.
How to register an .net IDN domain?
You must request the registration directly using the special character from the domain registration page. The system will indicate if it is available.
Transferring .net domains with special characters (IDN)
You can transfer your .net domain registered with another provider from our domain transfer page. You must enter the .net domain name including the special character. The system will indicate whether it is transferable.
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