About .DATE domains

Global Registry Services Limited is the sponsor and GoDaddy Registry is the backend provider for the .DATE extension.

Who can register .DATE domains?

Anyone can register .DATE domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration restrictions

When registering a .DATE domain, you must follow specific requirements.

• Must use: 1-63 characters
• Can use: Letters (a-z characters), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name)
• Cannot use: Special characters (e.g., & and #)
• IDNs: Supported

Features

• Registration length: 1-10 years
• Renewal length: 1-10 years
• We'll attempt to auto-renew your domain on its expiration date. We'll park domains after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel it and remove it from your account.
• Backorders: Not supported
• Transfers to GoDaddy: Supported
• Transfers away from GoDaddy: Supported
• Transfers to another GoDaddy account: Supported
• Domain Privacy: Supported
• Domain Protection: Supported
• CashParking: Supported
• Contact Updates: Supported

Refunds

For details on refunds, review our refund policy

Nameserver requirements

• Must use: 1-13 nameservers
• Can use: DNSSEC, IPv4, IPV6

More info

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