About .BID domains
Global Registry Services Limited is the sponsor and GoDaddy Registry is the backend provider for the .BID extension.
Who can register .BID domains?
Anyone can register .BID domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration restrictions
When registering a .BID 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
- If you have auto-renew enabled, we’ll attempt to charge the associated payment method and renew your .BID domain on its expiration date.
- If auto-renew fails or isn't enabled at all, we’ll park your .BID domain. A parked domain will display a temporary web page when the domain name is entered in a web browser.
- If the domain isn't manually 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
- Basic privacy protection: Supported
- Protection plan upgrades: Not Supported
- CashParking: Supported
- Contact updates: Supported
Refunds
For details on refunds, see our refund policy. Most domains will follow the Standard Refund Terms, but certain domains may have exceptions or may not be refundable at all. Review the information under Products with Special Refund Terms > Domain Name Registrations/Renewals and Products Not Eligible for Refunds.Nameserver requirements
- Must use: 1-13 nameservers
- Can use: DNSSEC, IPv4, IPV6
More info
- Want to register a .BID domain? Search for your domain today.
- Check out our most common domain articles to get started with your .BID domain.
