About .BLUE Domain Names
Consider all things ocean and sky. The .blue domain name is open to all manner of creative interpretation involving the color blue. This domain's association with its namesake color leaves the door open for countless marketing or business endeavors.
Registration Information
For up-to-date information on .blue, click here.
Who can register .blue domain names?
Anyone can register .blue domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have up to 63 characters, with a minimum of one character, 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 #. IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) will not be supported at this time.
Premium .blue domain names for Afilias will not be supported until they have implemented structure.
Which registry controls .blue domain names?
The Afilias Registry manages and supports the .blue extension.
What is the advantage to registering .blue domain names?
The new .blue domain name is optimized for any creative endeavor associated with the color blue.
How much will .blue domain names cost?
At this time, we have not set pricing for .blue domain names.
For how long can I register .blue domain names?
You can pre-register a .blue domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .blue domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .blue domain name on its expiration date. We will park .blue domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 45 days following expiration, the domain name will be cancelled and removed from your account.
Can I transfer .blue domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer domain to COMPANY_NAME for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .blue 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 .blue domain names?
Yes. Domains by Proxy Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .blue domain names.
Can I backorder .blue domain names?
No. We currently do not support that backorder of .blue domain names.
Can I move .blue 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 .blue domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .blue domain names?
Two nameservers are required for .blue domains to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. IPv4, IPv6, and vanity nameservers are supported.
