A ".name" domain must be submitted in one of these formats: firstname.lastname.name or lastname.firstname.name. You are allowed to use initials or nicknames instead of first names.

The Registry has reserved a set of suffixes on the second level domain of .NAME by default. All strings ending in these suffixes are only available for 3rd level domain registrations.

As an example, all domains where the second level string ends in "-family", e.g. "smith-family.NAME", are reserved and can only be used for third level registrations, e.g. "jamieson@smith-family.NAME".

This is the wordt family in 15 languages
-familie
-family
-perhe
-famille
-familie
-parivaar
-keluarga
-famiglia
-angkan
-rodzina
-familia
-familie
-familia
-mischpoche
-umdeni

.name is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for the use of individuals' real names, nicknames, screen names, pseudonyms or other personal names. It was delegated to Global Name Registry in 2001, although it did not become fully operational until January 2002.

Domains can be registered on the second level (john.name) and the third level (john.doe.name). It is also possible to register an e-mail address on the form john@doe.name together with, or instead of, the domain john.doe.name. Such an e-mail address is a forwarding account, and requires another e-mail address to be delivered to.

When a domain is registered on the third level (john.doe.name), the second level (doe.name in this case) is shared, and may not be registered. Further third level objects like jane.doe.name or doe@doe.name may be registered. Other second level domains like johndoe.name remain unaffected.

When the .name domain was first launched, only third level registrations (and forwarded e-mail addresses) were available; it is only later, in January 2004, that second level registrations were made available as well. The original intended structure of names was first.last.name, so that an individual could get a domain corresponding to his or her actual name.

When a domain is registered on the second level (doe.name), third level domains or e-mail addresses under this second level (john.doe.name and jane@doe.name) are associated with the second level domain, and may not be registered with the .name registry. Other objects like janedoe.name and jane.johndoe.name remain unaffected.

The .name gTLD is intended for use by individuals and personalities, both fictional and real.

As a personal, unique and memorable identifier, .name addresses are increasingly being used as a natural address for Digital Identity applications.



ACTIVE:
The registry sets this status. The domain can be modified by the registrar. The domain can be renewed. The domain will be included in the zone if the domain has been delegated to at least one name server.

REGISTRY-LOCK:
The registry sets this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted by the registrar. The registry must remove the REGISTRY-LOCK status for the registrar to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain will be included in the zone if the domain has been delegated to at least one name server.

REGISTRAR-LOCK:
The sponsoring registrar sets this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted. The registrar must remove REGISTRAR-LOCK status to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain will be included in the zone.

REGISTRY-HOLD:
The registry sets this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted by the registrar. The registry must remove the REGISTRY-HOLD status for the registrar to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain will not be included in the zone.

REGISTRAR-HOLD:
The sponsoring registrar sets this status. The domain can not be modified or deleted. The registrar must remove REGISTRAR-HOLD status to modify the domain. The domain can be renewed. The domain will not be included in the zone.

REDEMPTIONPERIOD:
The registry sets this status when a registrar requests that the domain name be deleted from the registry and the domain has been registered for more than 5 calendar days (if the delete request is received within 5 days of initial domain registration it will instead be deleted immediately). The domain will not be included in the zone. The domain can not be modified or purged; it can only be restored. Any other registrar requests to modify or otherwise update the domain will be rejected. The domain will be held in this status for a maximum of 30 calendar days.

PENDINGRESTORE:
The registry sets this status after a registrar requests restoration of a domain that is in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status. The domain will be included in the zone. Registrar requests to modify or otherwise update the domain will be rejected. The domain will be held in this status while the registry waits for the registrar to provide required restoration documentation. If the registrar fails to provide documentation to the registry within 7 calendar days to confirm the restoration request, the domain will revert to REDEMPTIONPERIOD status. The domain status will be set to ACTIVE only if the registrar provides documentation to the registry within 7 calendar days to confirm the restoration request.

PENDINGDELETE:
The registry sets this status after a domain has been set in REDEMPTIONPERIOD status and the domain has not been restored by the registrar. The domain will not be included in the zone. Once in this status all registrar requests to modify or otherwise update the domain will be rejected. The domain will be purged from the registry database after being in this status for 5 calendar days.

CLIENT_DELETE_PROHIBITED
The registrar has locked the domain so that it cannot be deleted.

SERVER_DELETE_PROHIBITED
The registry has locked the domain so that it cannot be deleted.

CLIENT_HOLD
The registrar has placed the domain on hold, and it cannot be used.

SERVER_HOLD
The registry has placed the domain on hold, and it cannot be used.

CLIENT_RENEW_PROHIBITED
The registrar has locked the domain so that it cannot be renewed.

SERVER_RENEW_PROHIBITED
The registry has locked the domain so that it cannot be renewed.

CLIENT_TRANSFER_PROHIBITED
The registrar has locked the domain so that it cannot be transferred to another registrar.

SERVER_TRANSFER_PROHIBITED
The registry has locked the domain so that it cannot be transferred to another registrar.

CLIENT_UPDATE_PROHIBITED
The registrar has locked the domain to prevent its settings from being changed.

SERVER_UPDATE_PROHIBITED
The registry has locked the domain to prevent its settings from being changed.

INACTIVE
The domain cannot be used because there is a problem with the name servers that were entered for it, or name servers have not been entered.

OK
The domain is active and can be used for Web sites, for email, or to register name servers.

PENDING_DELETE
The registration for the domain is about to be deleted by the registry, as when the domain expires.

PENDING_TRANSFER
The domain is in the process of being transferred from one registrar to another. It may not be modified during this period.

PENDING_VERIFICATION
The registry is in the process of creating the domain record.

IPv6 is supported.

If you want to move your .name domain to Networking4all, you should contact your current registrar and request to send the Domain Authorization Code (also referred to as a authcode, Authinfo code or transfer code). This code is assigned by the registrar. Authorization Codes are the password for the domain and serve as an additional safety measure. The verification codes ensure that only the domain name owner can relocate the domain.