About .AUCTION Domain Names
Online auctions have broadened horizons for both buyers and sellers in the market today. The .auction domain extension carves out a valuable niche for those seeking to buy or sell select offerings at competitive prices. Auction houses, fundraising charities and assessors alike will find a home with .auction.
Pre-Registration Information
The .auction launch is divided into three registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise), Priority Pre-Registration (Early Access) and Pre-Registration (General Availability.) Each phase has specific application requirements:
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration gives you the best possible chance of securing a domain name before it's available to the general public, but it doesn't guarantee you will get it. You can register for Sunrise, or pre-register for Early Access or General Availability, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
Trademark Holders Registration - Sunrise
Starting October 23, 2014 at 18:00 UTC, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .auction domain containing their owned mark, before it's available to the public.
Trademark validation goes through the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), which is an ICANN global repository for trademark data. Visit the TMCH website for information on registering a trademark.
Bulk .auction registration is not supported during Sunrise.
If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
Priority Pre-Registration - Early Access
From December 3, 2014, at 17:00 UTC to December 10, 2014 at 17:00 UTC, customers can register .auction domain names at a premium price, and on a first-come, first-served basis. This phase offers the best chance of securing a domain name.
Bulk .auction registration is not supported during Early Access.
Pricing: The first 4 days of Priority Pre-Registration will have different fees, with day one being the highest and every day thereafter decreasing in price. Days 5 through 7 will be the same fee. The price of a domain registration during Priority Pre-Registration includes the registration fee and a non-refundable early application fee. For example, if a domain name's registration fee is $30 and the early application fee is $12,500, then the total cost is $12,530. The price of your gTLD may vary based on the domain you search for and pre-register.
NOTE: The early application fee is NOT refundable if the domain is awarded and then cancelled. The early application fee is not charged if you do not get the domain. The registration fee is refundable if the domain name is cancelled, or if you do not get the domain name.
Pre-Registration - General Availability
Beginning December 10, 2014, at 17:00 UTC, customers can register .auction domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bulk .auction registration is supported during General Availability.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.
NOTE: If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee.
Registration Information
For up to date information on .auction, click here.
Who can register .auction domain names?
Anyone can register .auction domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have a up to 63 characters, with a minimum of 3 characters, and can contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. The .auction supports IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) in the following languages: French and Spanish.
Which registry controls .auction domain names?
The Rightside Registry manages and supports the .auction extension.
For how long can I register .auction domain names?
You can register a .auction domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .auction domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .auction domain name on its expiration date. We will park .auction domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel the the domain name and remove it from your account.
Can I transfer .auction domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer domain to COMPANY_NAME for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .auction domain names from you to another registrar?
Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Another Registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.
Can I add privacy and protection to .auction domain names?
Domains by Proxy Private Registration is offered for .auction domain names, but Protected Registration is not available.
Can I backorder .auction domain names?
No. We currently do not support that backorder of .auction domain names.
Can I move .auction domain names to another account with you?
Yes. See Moving a Domain Name Out of Your Account to start the account move process.
Can I update the contact information for .auction domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .auction domain names?
Two nameservers is required for .auction domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers, IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
