About .MENU Domain Names
The .menu top-level domain is a brand new Web space ideal for restaurants, chefs, caterers and food service enthusiasts all over the world. With menu meaning the same thing in over 33 languages, this extension promotes your good taste, communicates your business instantly to visitors, and drives targeted customers to your site.
NOTE: Premium one- and two-letter .menu domains will be sold at auction by Afternic. The timeframe for the release of these domains, or if they will renew at the premium rate, has not yet been determined.
Registration Information
For up-to-date information on .MENU, click here.
Who can register .menu domain names?
Anyone can register .menu 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 #. It does not support IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) characters.
Premium one- and two-letter .menu domains will be sold at auction by AfterNic. The timeframe for the release of these domains or if they will renew at the premium rate has not yet been determined.
Which registry controls .menu domain names?
The WhatBox Registry, supported by Freund and Brackey Law Firm, manages and supports the .menu extension.
What is the advantage to registering .menu domain names?
The new .menu domain is custom-made for the online community to celebrate and broadcast all activity, interests and creativity related to restaurants and their menus.
How much will .menu domain names cost?
At this time, we have not set pricing for .menu domain names.
For how long can I register .menu domain names?
You can pre-register a .menu domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .menu domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .build domain name on its expiration date. We will park .menu 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 .menu domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transfer domain to IX-ONE DOMAIN HOST for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .menu 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 .menu domain names?
Yes. Domains by Proxy Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .menu domain names.
Can I backorder .menu domain names?
No. We currently do not support that backorder of .menu domain names.
Can I move .menu 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 .menu domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .menu domain names?
One nameservers is required for .menu domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers are supported.
