.NET domain names
Same as .com, .net is considered generic top-level domain, as opposed to Country code top-level domain
which is restricted to a specific use or audience.
As a result, .net and .com are both commonly used by a variety of individuals and organizations for various purposes.
Anyone can register .NET domain names.
To initiate the transfer of a .NET domain name you will be asked to provide an authorization code. You can obtain it from your current domain name's registrar. You must also ensure that the domain name is unlocked for transfer at the current registrar. Once the transfer has been finalised, the domain name's expiration date is extended for a one-year period starting from the date of the end of the transfer. You may place a domain transfer here.
Yes, you can transfer your .NET domain name away if the domain has expired for less than 30 days and is in what we call a 'renewal grace' period. You do not need to renew the domain name at the current registrar. The registrar is required by ICANN rules to provide you with the auth code to transfer the domain away during this period. However, once the domain has expired for more than 30 days and has gone into redemption, you will have to redeem the domain first with the current registrar before transferring it out.
When to register .NET domains?
- .NET is derived from the word network and was originally intended for organizations associated with networking technologies such as internet service providers and infrastructure-related organizations, so it may be a good choice for businesses or organizations in these fields.
- If your desired name is not available in .COM, you may consider .NET.
- If you prefer a shorter and more unique domain name, it is more likely to find it in .NET than .COM.
Who can register .NET domain names?
Anyone can register .NET domain names.
How do I transfer my .NET domain name to you?
To initiate the transfer of a .NET domain name you will be asked to provide an authorization code. You can obtain it from your current domain name's registrar. You must also ensure that the domain name is unlocked for transfer at the current registrar. Once the transfer has been finalised, the domain name's expiration date is extended for a one-year period starting from the date of the end of the transfer. You may place a domain transfer here.
Can I transfer my .NET domain name out of the current registrar if it has expired?
Yes, you can transfer your .NET domain name away if the domain has expired for less than 30 days and is in what we call a 'renewal grace' period. You do not need to renew the domain name at the current registrar. The registrar is required by ICANN rules to provide you with the auth code to transfer the domain away during this period. However, once the domain has expired for more than 30 days and has gone into redemption, you will have to redeem the domain first with the current registrar before transferring it out.
Numbers
| Domain info | Numbers | Details |
| Length | 1-63 characters | Letters (a-z characters), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the beginning and end as well as the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name) |
| Number of name servers | 1-13 | A DNS server that stores all DNS records for a domain, including A records, MX records, or CNAME records. |
| Maximum registration period | 10 years | The number of years (between the current date and the current expiration date) for which a domain name can be registered. |
| Renewal grace period | 30 days | The number of days you have to renew your domain without additional cost after your domain expires. |
| Redemption period | 30 days | The number of days you have to redeem the domain name with a redemption fee after the renewal grace period |
| Pending deletion period | 5 days | The number of days you have to wait for the domain to be deleted after the redemption period |