{"id":13598,"date":"2024-07-24T00:40:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/?p=13598"},"modified":"2024-07-24T00:40:15","modified_gmt":"2024-07-24T00:40:15","slug":"about-tel-domains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/about-tel-domains\/","title":{"rendered":"About .tel Domains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Greetings, digital explorers! Gather ’round as we embark on a thrilling journey into the world of .tel domains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a seasoned domain enthusiast or a curious newbie, there’s something here for everyone. Let’s dive in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What about .tel domains?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ah, the .tel domain \u2013 a little gem in the vast sea of domain extensions. Unlike your typical .com or .net, the .tel domain is a dynamic digital business card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

.tel domains offer a centralized hub for contact information and social media links, easily accessible from any device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the restrictions on .tel domains?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before registering your shiny new .tel domain, let’s discuss the rules. Yes, even in the digital world, we need structure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind about the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature:<\/strong><\/td>Details:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Who can register it?<\/td>Anyone! Yes, .tel is open to all.<\/td><\/tr>
Domain length:<\/td>Between 3 and 63 characters long.<\/td><\/tr>
Allowed characters:<\/td>Letters (a-z), Numbers (0-9), and Hyphens (-), although not at the beginning or end of a domain.<\/td><\/tr>
Prohibited characters:<\/td>No spaces, underscores, or special characters. Sorry, emoji lovers!<\/td><\/tr>
IDNs:<\/td>Supported! Embrace your language with non-ASCII characters.<\/td><\/tr>
Reserved words:<\/td>Some names are off-limits, like geographic names and protected trademarks. No “google.tel” for you!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Domain Registration and Renewal:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registering a .tel domain<\/a> is as breezy as a summer day. Head to your favorite domain registrar, such as Truehost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Search for your desired name, and with a few clicks, it’s yours! Choose from one to ten years to keep your online presence active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renewing a domain is simple. It follows the registration time frame, and with auto-renewal options, it’s easy to maintain an online presence. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reminders are available to keep the domain active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

.tel Domain Transfers: <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Moving your .tel domain from one registrar to another? No problem! Follow these three simple steps, and you’ll be good to go:<\/p>\n\n\n\n