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FAQ about .BIZ Domain Name
Here are some questions and answers relative to
.BIZ Domain Name.
Who is the
registry for .BIZ domain name?
The .BIZ Top Level Domain - TLD are considered
global TLD - gTLD. They are not affiliated with any country and
are open for registration to the general public. The .BIZ domain
name is administered by the NeuLevel Registry, a company
formed by a partnership between NeuStar and Melbourne IT.
What is a .BIZ domain name and why should I have one?
The .BIZ domain name extension or Top Level Domain - TLD, is meant
to be used for commercial or business purposes. The .BIZ registry
has issued guidelines that .BIZ domain names are not intended for
wholly personal or non-commercial purposes.
Are there any restrictions relating to who can register a .BIZ
domain name?
.BIZ names can only be used for a bona fide business or commercial
use. Registering a domain name solely for the purposes of (1)
selling, trading or leasing the domain name for compensation, or (2)
the unsolicited offering to sell, trade or lease the domain name for
compensation does not constitute a bona fide business or commercial
use of that domain name.
How
long does the .BIZ registration process take?
Once you have submitted your registration through SupraLink, your
.BIZ domain name is immediately submitted to the .BIZ shared
registration system. If the submission is successful, your domain
name will appear as Taken, if anyone else attempts to register the
same domain name. Please allow 48 to 72 hours, standard Internet
propagation time, for the domain name to be accessible via the
Internet.
How long is the registration term for a .BIZ domain name?
You may choose to register your .BIZ domain name for a term of 1, 2,
3, 5
or 10 years.
How long is the renewal term for a .BIZ domain name?
You will be able to renew your .BIZ domain name for a
term of 1, 2, 3 or 5 years up to a maximum of 10 years.
Will my
.BIZ registration information be publicly available?
Yes, information about who is responsible for domain names is
publicly available to allow rapid resolution
of technical problems and help to permit enforcement of consumer
protection, trademark, and other laws. This domain information is
available to the public on the SupraLink domain name
Whois search.
What are valid characters for a
.BIZ domain name and how long can it
be?
Valid characters include letters, numbers and hyphens. A hyphen may
not begin or end a domain name. Spaces and special characters are
not permitted in a domain name.
For example:
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supralink.biz = Valid
-
supra-link.biz = Valid
-
-supralink.biz = Not valid
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supralink-.biz = Not Valid
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supra *@+link.biz = Not valid
How much does it cost to register a
.BIZ domain name?
SupraLink offers several different prices depending of the term of
registration you as the Registrant chooses. Please check our
Domain Name Pricing Page for a
detailed list of prices.
Help and Support
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additional services and customer support
provide you with exceptional value.
If you require further information or need help, please do not hesitate to contact
us. Our goal is to give full satisfaction to our customers.
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