About .WORK Domain Names
The .work domain name will have the unique characteristic of connecting anyone involved in the work force, whether it's an employee seeking a job, a recruiter looking for top talent, or an employer searching for the perfect candidate. Everyone needs some kind of work to get by, and the .work extension creates a hub for all employment and job related content.
Pre-Registration Information
The .work launch is divided into two registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise) 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 and pre-register for General Availability phases, 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
From November 5, 2014 at 16:00 UTC to January 5, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .work 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 .work 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 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.
Pre-Registration - General Availability
Beginning February 10, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can register .work domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bulk .work 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
Find up to date information on .work domains here.
Who can register .work domain names?
Anyone can register .work domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have a up to 63 characters, with a minimum of one character, 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 .work domain supports IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) in the following languages: Spanish, German and French.
Which registry controls .work domain names?
Minds + Machines manages and supports the .work extension.
For how long can I register .work domain names?
You can register a .work domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .work domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .work domain name on its expiration date. We will park .work 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 .work 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 .work 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 .work domain names?
Domains by Proxy Private Registration is available for .work domains, but Protected Registration is not.
Can I backorder .work domain names?
No. We currently do not support the backorder of .work domain names.
Can I move .work 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 .work domain names?
Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .work domain names?
One nameserver is required for .work domains to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers, IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.
Find more information on .work domain names here.
