{"id":11096,"date":"2024-06-04T19:17:51","date_gmt":"2024-06-04T19:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/?p=9823"},"modified":"2024-06-07T11:37:27","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T11:37:27","slug":"about-country-domains-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truehost.com\/support\/about-country-domains-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About .country Domains"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Domain names serve as unique addresses for websites on the internet. Traditionally, extensions like &#8220;.com&#8221; or &#8220;.org&#8221; have been used to navigate online destinations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the growth of the internet, new ways to identify websites are emerging, including .country domains.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These extensions provide websites with an opportunity to showcase their local connection. &#8220;.country&#8221; domains are like virtual flags on the internet, indicating a website&#8217;s geographic focus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ICANN oversees these extensions and ensures smooth information flow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>.country Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>.cuntry domains can be registered by anyone, and they are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. However, here are some restrictions to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Domain length:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Minimum length: 3 characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maximum length: 63 characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\"><li>Allowed Characters:<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Letters (a-z, A-Z)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Numbers (0-9)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hyphens (-)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\"><li>Not Allowed Characters<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Spaces<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Underscores (_)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Periods (.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other special characters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\"><li>Other Restrictions<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/domain-name-privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Domain names<\/a> cannot start or end with a hyphen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domain names cannot contain duplicate hyphens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Domain names are not case-sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Costs:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Registration fees: The initial registration fee for a .country domain is $2,500.<\/li><li>Renewal fees: Domain registration is typically valid for one year, and it must be renewed annually to maintain ownership. The renewal fee is similar to registration fees.<\/li><li>Transfer fees: If you want to transfer a .country domain from one registrar to another, there may be a transfer fee involved. <a href=\"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/domain-transfer-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The transfer<\/a> fee is the same as the registration fee.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Transferring a .country domain involves several steps: initiating the process with the new registrar, who then contacts the current registrar for approval.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the current registrar&#8217;s confirmation, the transfer is completed upon the recipient&#8217;s confirmation via email.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new registrar then assumes responsibility for the domain name. We allow these transfers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Transfer into Truehost from another host.<\/li><li>Transfer away from Truehost to a different host.<\/li><li>Transfer in between your Truehost accounts.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Refunds and Cancellations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider reading <a href=\"https:\/\/truehost.com\/refund-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our refund policies<\/a> to have a better understanding. However, refunds are available for different services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cancel your .country domain registration, please contact our support team. Cancellations will take effect immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.country domains offer websites a distinctive approach to highlighting their local connection. With 2-letter extensions and oversight by ICANN and local authorities, these domains are a valuable asset for businesses targeting a specific country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the best domain extension for your website depends on your target audience and goals.&nbsp; If a global reach is your aim, a generic extension like .com might be ideal.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you want to shout your local pride and connect with a specific country, a .country domain could be the perfect fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Carefully consider your website&#8217;s purpose and target audience before choosing your domain extension.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the right choice, you can create a memorable online address that resonates with your visitors.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Domain names serve as unique addresses for websites on the internet. Traditionally, extensions like &#8220;.com&#8221; or &#8220;.org&#8221; have been used to navigate online destinations.&nbsp; However, with the growth of the internet, new ways to identify websites are emerging, including .country domains.&nbsp; These extensions provide websites with an opportunity to showcase their local connection. &#8220;.country&#8221; domains [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11096","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>About .country Domains -<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/truehost.com\/support\/about-country-domains-2\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"About .country Domains -\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Domain names serve as unique addresses for websites on the internet. 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