A checklist for migrating your old content to your new domain

Pre-Move Make a backup and copy of your current website. Move a copy of the website to the new web...

Are IP addresses required when creating a host?

A valid IP address is required for creating all in-zone hosts (on Identity Digital TLDs) . An IP address is...

Auth Info Code Format Policy

The AuthInfo code <auth info> is generated by the Registrar and required at the time a Domain name is created....

Check commands during Sunrise

Q. Can we use check command in Sunrise period? A. Yes, you can use the check command in the sunrise period. Q. If...

Checking a Sunrise Application

Q. Can you check if an application was submitted during Sunrise? A. It is possible using the web portal to...

Connecting

Q. What are your connection policies to the registry system? A. See the “Identity Digital Registry Guide” for connection policy...

DNSSEC

Q. What DNSSEC protocol (DSData, KeyData) will you use? A. The registry will accept key data but no action is...

Grace Periods Explained

Registry Grace Periods Grace periods are provided to ensure a standard process for handling refunds in the case where a...

Guide to SSL

What is EPP? EPP is the Extensible Provisioning Protocol. EPP (defined in RFC 5730 and others) is an application layer...

How do I know if my Sunrise Application was successful and registered?

Registrars see poll messages as soon as the TLD is allocated (typically by Monday 6pm Eastern). Registrars can also check...

How do I redirect to my new domain? Will an iFrame hurt my SEO? 301 or 302?

Likely the best thing to do is to migrate your content to your new.domains and do a 301 redirect (permanent)...

How often are the TMCH DNL lists downloaded and refreshed?

Q. When exactly are you downloading the DNL lists from IBM? A. We refresh Claims Domain Name List twice daily...

How to add DNSSEC to a domain name?

Identity Digital Registry supports Algorithm ranges including the 6-14 range. Our SRS allows all algorithms defined at the IANA website: http://www.iana.org/assignments/dns-sec-alg-numbers/dns-sec-alg-numbers.xml....

How to check the status of a DPML Block

Q. Will there be any public interface for the end customer where they will be able to check the status...

How to restore deleted domains during the redemption period

Redemption and Restore are ICANN required: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/errp-2013-02-28-en Registrars must permit the Registrant at Expiration (“RAE”) to redeem a deleted registration...

IDN Information

Q. Are second-level IDNs supported? A. Yes, for all Identity Digital TLDs except .travel (as of 2019) Q. What languages...

Is Sunrise Application Possible on Registrar Web Portal?

Q. Will you have a web-based application interface for Sunrise and EAP? It would be simpler because of the low volumes...

Migrating Your Domain and Keeping Your Search Engine Love

Overview In changing your web address, several factors come into play—primarily, updating your Internet identity without losing search engine advantage....

Onboarding Documents

Q.Where can I find onboarding documentation? A. See the documents “OT&E Registrar Access Guide” and “Identity Digital Registry Guide” your...

PGP Key

The Technical Certification Guide gives registrars an option to send a PGP key. Why? The Registry needs a mechanism to...

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