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About DE.COM domains

8 Inc Registry (Operated by XYZ.com) is the sponsor and CentralNic is backend provider for the DE.COM extension.

Who can register DE.COM domains?

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

Registration restrictions

When registering a DE.COM domain, you must follow specific requirements.

  • Must use: 3-63 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 DE.COM domain on its expiration date.
    • If auto-renew fails or isn't enabled at all, we’ll park your DE.COM 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: 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

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