It is now possible to register a .xxx domain name in the General Availability phase at Networking4all. The new Top Level Domain intended only for websites with pornographic or erotic content is fully released on the 6th of December.
Networking4all is an official registrar for .xxx. On these pages we provide you more information about the new TLD.
Why .xxx
Since the start of the Internet, the porn industry has a large share in that. Due to the large increase of new web sites, it is difficult to determine what individual web sites have to offer without actually visiting the site. With the onset of .xxx it is now clear that you are visiting an adult entertainment web site and people who do not want to visit a pornographic web site can ignore those sites. It also gives your business less complaints, so you can work to improve customer retention.
Prices
Here below you will find the prices for a .xxx domain name in every single period.
Fase
Registration
Setup costs
Sunrise 1/AT
64 euro
90 euro
Sunrise 2/AD
64 euro
45 euro
Sunrise 3/B
154 euro (one time fee)
Landrush
64 euro
45 euro
General Availability
64 euro
none
If you are a reseller of Networking4all, please contact us for your purchase price.
General availability
The General Availability will start on December 6, 2011. From that date, everyone can apply for a .xxx domain name. Applications will be handled on a first come, first served basis.
Validation process (movie)
Sponsored Community
Individuals, companies, entities and organizations can join the Sponsored Community. To be eligible for a membership of the Sponsored Community, this party should have affinity with the adult entertainment/sex industry. To be eligible for this you must meet the rules of the IFFOR. The application process for a membership will take place at the start of the Sunrise on September 7. The .xxx registry will verify your contact information. When these are accepted, your desired domain name will be active and you will get your membership.
Sponsored Community Validation Process
Person/company submits an application for a name in Sunrise A or Landrush with their registrar of choice – they pay their registrar directly for that.
ICM sends the person/company an introduction email with validation link – to the Registrant Contact email address provided with their application.
The person/company clicks on the validation link in the ICM email and is directed to the ICM Membership Application.
The person/company fills out the ICM Membership Application — free of charge. (Takes about 5 minutes to complete – you only have to do this one time per email account, not per domain.)
As a part of ICM's Membership Application, the person has to do the following: Provide correct birth date information, agree to ICM's terms of service and attest to being a member of the Sponsored Community.
ICM will validate certain contact details: Address and Phone Number.
ICM will call the phone number provided during the Membership Application.
In that phone call, ICM will provide the person with a PIN # (real time) and the applicant will input the PIN in the designated area in the Membership Application process.
Once the person completes the Membership Application, ICM provides the registrar a Membership Token thus allowing all of the .xxx domain names associated with that email account to resolve.
Membership activation
To activate your membership, you need to fill in your personal Membership ID in your account on our website. Follow these steps:
Log into your account ('Member Login') on the website of ICM Registry: www.icmregistry.com
In your 'Account Overview' you will see your 'Member Authorization Token' on the right side (above). Copy this code.
Now log into your account ('My Account') on the website of Networking4all, select 'Domain names' and click on your .xxx domain.
In the window that opens you will see an empty box next to 'Membership ID'. Paste your personal token in the field which you just has copied on the website of ICM Registry. Then click save.
Your membership for the Sponsored Community will now be verified. Your DNS will soon (ranging from a few minutes to several hours) be active.
Wake Up to Sunrise (movie)
FAQ
What is .xxx?
The extension .xxx is a new Top Level Domain (TLD) which is specially designed for the global online adult entertainment industry. On these web sites, only pornographic or erotic content may be published.
Who can register .xxx domain names?
Everyone. Individuals, companies, entities or organizations who wish to offer sexually oriented web sites.
Why should my name be blocked? I don't offer erotic content.
To prevent from other people who will use your name for pornography, you can use the Sunrise B period to block your name for a one time fee. This option gives you the possibility to avoid that you will be associated with the sex industry.
What is the minimum and maximum number of characters for a. xxx domain?
The minimum number of characters for a .xxx domain is 3 and the maximum number is 63.
Are ASCII characters allowed for .xxx domains?
No, the so called Internationalized Domain Names characters are not allowed. Only A-Z, 0-9 and hyphens.
What does a .xxx domain cost?
Networking4all has priced the new TLD competitively. You pay only 64 euros for a .xxx domain.
Are there any extra costs for a .xxx?
No, there are no further registration costs associated with .xxx. You only need to purchase a domain name and have to park domain name.
If I don't get my desired name in the pre-registration period, can I get my money back?
You will get the cost of the unallocated domain name back (64 euros). However, you can not get the additional costs for the Sunrise and Landrush back. If there were multiple requests for the same domain name in the case of the Sunrise and Landrush period, an auction will take place. If someone else get your desired domain name, you can not get your money back.
When is .xxx available?
Between September 7 and October 28, 2011 there will be a Sunrise, followed by a Landrush that runs from November 8 to November 25, 2011. After these periods the live registration period will follow. You can register a domain live from December 6, 2011.
When do I qualify for the sunrise period?
See the tab 'Sunrise A and B'.
When do I qualify for the Landrush period?
See the tab 'Landrush'.
Do I need to give up my other pornographic web sites in other TLDs?
No, that is not necessary. But the expectation is that .xxx will be soon the preferred extension for web sites with pornographic content for both consumers and providers.
When it comes to Sunrise, does the trademark need to be an exact match or can it be a substantial match?
An exact match is required with reasonable rules for special character transcription.
What country code should I use during the application (or block) of a .xxx domain?
Use this page to find the right code (PDF): http://www.wipo.int/standards/en/pdf/03-03-01.pdf
When will my desired domain name be awarded and active?
Applications in the Sunrise will be awarded one week before the General Avaliablity period (starting on December 6) starts. Landrush applications will be announced little further in December.
When will the failed Sunrise B requests be released
The domain names that are applied and were rejected in the Sunrise B will be available in January 2012 again.
