About .OKINAWA Domain Names
The brand new .okinawa domain will champion the prominent tourist elements of Okinawa and its natural, sub tropical beauty. The.okinawa domain can be used to highlight the rich history and compelling cultural heritage of this particular niche area of Japan.
Pre-Registration Information
The .okinawa launch is divided into two pre-registration phases: Landrush and General Availability. Each phase has specific application requirements:
Landrush
From September 8, 2014 at 3:00 UTC to October 8, 2014 at 14:59 UTC, customers can purchase .okinawa domain names at a premium price. A non-refundable application fee in addition to the domain's registration fee is collected when the registration request is submitted.
Bulk .okinawa registration is not supported during Landrush.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during Landrush, and then the awarded registrar will hold an auction and award the domain to the highest bidder. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
General Availability
Beginning October 14, 2014, at 3:00 UTC, customers can register .okinawa domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bulk .okinawa 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. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-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.
Registration Information
For up-to-date information on .okinawa, click here.
Who can register .okinawa domain names?
Anyone can register .okinawa domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have up to 63 characters, with a minimum of 3 characters, and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except as the first or last characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. Japanese IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) characters are supported.
Which registry controls .okinawa domain names?
The GMO Registry manages and supports the .okinawa extension.
For how long can I register .okinawa domain names?
You can register a .okinawa domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .okinawa domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .okinawa domain name on its expiration date. We will park .okinawa domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, the domain name will be cancelled and removed from your account.
Can I transfer .okinawa domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer domain to COMPANY_NAME for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .okinawa 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 .okinawa domain names?
Yes. Domains by Proxy Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .okinawa domain names.
Can I backorder .okinawa domain names?
No. We currently do not support the backorder of .okinawa domain names.
Can I move .okinawa 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 .okinawa domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .okinawa domain names?
One nameservers is required for .okinawa domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers and DNSSEC are supported.
