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Domain Name Registration Rules and Guidelines

Choosing a domain name is a critical step in establishing your online identity. To ensure your chosen name is technically valid and ready for registration, you must adhere to specific formatting requirements and industry standards.

Technical Formatting Rules

When brainstorming your domain name, keep the following character restrictions in mind:

Permitted Characters

  • Letters: You can use English-language letters from A through Z. Domain names are not case-sensitive.
  • Digits: Numbers from 0 through 9 are fully supported.
  • Hyphens: You may use hyphens (-) to separate words for better readability.

Prohibited Characters and Constraints

  • Special Characters: Symbols such as exclamation marks (!), dollar signs ($), ampersands (&), or hashtags (#) are strictly prohibited.
  • Spaces: Domain names cannot contain spaces.
  • Hyphen Placement: A hyphen cannot be placed at the very beginning or at the very end of your domain name.

Length Requirements

Every domain name must fall within a specific length range to be accepted by the registry:

  • Minimum Length: 3 characters.
  • Maximum Length: 67 characters (including the extension).

Strategy for Unavailable Names

If your ideal domain name is already registered by another party, you have several professional alternatives:

  1. Domain Backordering: You can place a backorder request. If the current owner fails to renew the domain and it expires, you will be first in line to acquire it.
  2. Explore Different Extensions: If the .com version is taken, consider professional alternatives such as .biz, .info, .net, or niche-specific extensions.
  3. Try Variations: Use slight variations of your brand name or add descriptive keywords to find an available combination.

Legal Considerations

Before finalizing your registration, perform a basic search to ensure the name is not trademarked. Registering a domain that uses a trademarked term can lead to legal disputes or the loss of the domain through UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) proceedings.

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