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A Top-Level Domain (TLD) is the right-most section of an Internet domain, such as .com, .net, and .org.

Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD)

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) is a top-level domain that is applicable world-wide, and used (at least in theory) by a particular class of organization. These are three or more letters long, and are named for the type of organization that they represent. For example, .com for commercial organizations, .net for internet infrastructure companies, and .org for non-profit organizations.

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gTLDs available at Trupod

TLD
Transfer 
Ins
ID 
Protect
Registration
Pre 
Configure
Grace 
Period
Additional Info
.ASIA
Yes
1-10 yrs
Yes
Requires a Charter Eligibility Declaration (CED). Open to anyone who can meet the CED requirement. Learn More
.BIZ
Yes
Yes
1-10 yrs
gTLD dedicated exclusively to the business community. The .BIZ domain can only be used for a "bona fide business or commercial use".

.biz
.COM
Yes
Yes
1-10 yrs
Short for .commercial. Domain names with the .com extension are by far the most popular, and can be purchased by any individual or business.

.com
.INFO
Yes
Yes
1-10 yrs
The first unrestricted top-level domain since .com, .info domains are available to the general public.

.info
.MOBI
Yes
1-10 yrs
.Mobi is the only TLD dedicated to the unique needs of mobile web users. Visitors can trust that a website is compatible with their mobile device if it ends in .mobi.

Registrations to pass 1 million – find yours >>

.mobi
.NAME
Yes
1-10 yrs
Available to the general public, .name email addresses are listed as This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , while Web sites are listed as www.firstname.lastname.name. Learn More

Get a .NAME Today!.name
.NET
Yes
Yes
1-10 yrs
Short for .network, this domain extension was originally designed to be used by technical Web sites. However, domains using this extension can be registered by anyone.

.net
.ORG
Yes
Yes
1-10 yrs
When you buy a .ORG, your organization is linked to a well-established brand of trust and integrity. One of the original top-level domains (TLDs), .ORG became the registry of choice for organizations dedicated to serving the public interest, and today .ORG is considered one of the most trusted domains on the internet. Learn More

.org

Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD)

A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is an Internet top-level domain generally used or actually reserved for a country or a dependent territory.  ccTLD identifiers are two letters long, and all two-letter top-level domains are ccTLDs.  Creation and delegation of ccTLDs is performed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA);  and, with certain exceptions noted below, corresponds to the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes maintained by the ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency.

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ccTLDs available at Trupod

TLD Transfer 
Ins
ID 
Protect
Registration Pre 
Configure
Grace 
Period
Additional Info
.AC 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.AT 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.BE 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.BZ 1-10 yrs The country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country of Belize.  Anyone in the world can register a .bz name.
.CA Yes 1-10 yrs Yes Canada's ccTLD.  There are additional contact attributes required for the Canadian ccTLD.

.ca
.CC Yes Yes 1-10 yrs Top level domain for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.   Anyone in the world can register a .cc domain for any purpose.

.cc
.CN Yes 1-10 yrs One of the hottest and fastest growing ccTLDs in the world is the .CN domain.  As of January 2008, .CN has over 9 million registrations and ranks as the 4th largest TLD.   According to figures reported by CNNIC in June, 2007, China now has 162 million Internet users or 12.3% of the country's total population, up from 137 million users in 2006. More info

cnnic
.DE 1-10 yrs Yes Germany's ccTLD The administrative contact must have a street address or P.O. box within Germany.   .DE names require a minimum of 2 name servers.  Please review our Registration Agreement for .DE specific legal information.

.de
.EU Yes 1 yr yes To register a .EU domain name, you must meet one of the following requirements:
i) Undertakings having their registered office, central administration or principal place of business within the European community; 
ii) Organizations established within the European Community without prejudice to the application of national law;
iii) Natural persons resident within the European Community
.GS 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.  Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.IN Yes 1-5 yrs Top level domain for India.   Anyone in the world can register a .in name.
.IO 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.IT 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process. Individual registrants may only register one .IT domain.   Companies may register more, but must provide a tax ID number.  Registrants must reside in the European Union.
.JP 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.LA 1 yr Open TLD, great for Los Angeles residents and businesses.   Totally open TLD.
.ME Yes Yes 1-10 yrs 2 days One of the fastest growing ccTLDs of 2008 is the new .ME domain.  .ME is used to personalize your web presence and make a statement by a name.  Plus it is a great tool for both individuals and businesses to help people remember where to find them online.

Learn more about .Me >>

.me
.MS 1 yr WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry. More info
.NL 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   You must fax in info after purchase to complete registration.  Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.NU 2-10 yrs "NU" means "NOW" in some European countries and is a very popular TLD.   No restrictions and can be registered by anyone.
.NZ 1 yr Yes The ccTLD for the country of New Zealand.  There are no residency restrictions, these domains can be registered by anyone.  These domains have special renewal restrictions. Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.  Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.SH 1 yr Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD.   Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.TC 1 yr WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry. More info
.TM 10 yrs Yes .tm
.TV Yes Yes 1-10 yrs 5 days .tv is the address for rich and dynamic media on the web.

Register a .TV >>

.tv
.TW Yes 1-10 yrs 5 days Taiwan's ccTLD More info
.US Yes 1-10 yrs Yes 5 days Download the list of ".US restricted Names" version 2 (225KB zip file).   Note: You must meet all the .US Nexus registration requirements to register a name in the .US TLD.

.us
.UK Yes 2 yrs Yes 5 days Currently, contact information modifications are not immediate.  .UK names require a minimum of 2 name servers.  Name servers changes/updates may take up to half an hour.  A renewal cannot be issued until at least five (5) months prior to the domain's expiration date, and effects of a renewal do not occur instantly.  Please review our Registration Agreement for .UK specific legal information.
.VG 1 yr WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.  More info
.WS 1-10 yrs In theory, the country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country formerly named Western Samoa, but in practice .ws is branded as 'WebSite'.  Anyone in the world can register a .WS name.

Country Code Second-Level Domain (ccSLD)

A country code second-level domain (ccSLD) is a second-level domain accompnaying a country code top-level domain.  It may be set apart by the domain name registry for the registration of third-level domains, or registered to a third party as a subdomain.  Many registries re-use common top-level domain names at the second-level, such as "com", "net" and "org", e.g. .com.sg.

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ccSLDs available at Trupod

TLD Transfer Ins ID Protect Registration Pre Configure Grace Period Additional Info
.BR.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Brazil. More info
.CN.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for China. More info
.DE.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Germany. More info
.EU.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Europe. More info
.HU.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Hungary. More info
.NO.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Norway. More info
.QC.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Quebec. More info
.RU.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for the Russian Federation. More info
.SA.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Saudi Arabia. More info
.SE.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Sweden. More info
.UK.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for the United Kingdom. More info
.US.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for the United States. More info
.UY.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Uruguay. More info
.ZA.COM Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for South Africa. More info
.COM.MX 2 yrs Yes Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.UK.NET Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for the United Kingdom. More info
.SE.NET Yes 1-10 yrs 2nd Level Domain for Sweden. More info
.KIDS.US 1-5 yrs Yes More info on .KIDS.US.

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Last Updated on Monday, 22 December 2008 04:34
 
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