{"id":13635,"date":"2024-07-26T06:55:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T06:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/?p=13635"},"modified":"2024-07-26T06:55:36","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T06:55:36","slug":"about-name-domains","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/about-name-domains\/","title":{"rendered":"About .name Domains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Did you know that .name domains were one of the first seven new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) introduced in 2001? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s right. These personal branding powerhouses have been helping individuals carve out their corner of the internet for over two decades! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s explore the world of .name domains and discover why they might fit your online identity perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Imagine a domain extension that’s all about you. No, not in a selfish way (well, maybe a little), but in a “hey world, this is me!” way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s precisely what .name domains are all about. They’re for individuals wanting to create a personal online presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They’re for anyone who wants to stake their claim in the digital landscape.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Now, before you rush off to register, yourawesome.name, let’s take a look at these details: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature:<\/strong><\/td>Restriction:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Who can register?<\/td>Any individual or entity can register a .name domain.<\/td><\/tr>
Domain length:<\/td>Your domain name can be anywhere from 3 to 63 characters long.<\/td><\/tr>
Allowed characters:<\/td>Letters (a-z), numbers (0-9), and hyphens (not at the start or end.<\/td><\/tr>
Prohibited characters:<\/td>Spaces, special characters (@#$%^&*), underscores (_).<\/td><\/tr>
IDNs:<\/td>Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) are supported.<\/td><\/tr>
Reserved words:<\/td>Some names may be reserved for trademark holders or deemed premium.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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

Registering a .name domain<\/a> is easier. Head to a domain registrar like Truehost, type in your desired domain name and complete the simple steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s like online dating, but instead of swiping right on potential matches, you’re swiping right on your digital future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can register for one to ten years. Renewals for .name domains typically happen annually, but some registrars offer multi-year registration options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember to renew on time to prevent losing your online presence. Opt for the autorenewal option for convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Transferring your .name domain is so simple you might wonder why you didn’t do it sooner. Here’s the three-step process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n