Frequently Asked Questions

About .HAUS Domain Names

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Last Updated: October 1, 2014 1:08 PM

The .haus domain extension is perfect for German-speaking realtors, home inspectors, contractors, builders and assessors. It’s short, it’s sweet and it tells the world you’re in the home business.

Pre-Registration Information

The .haus launch is divided into three pre-registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise), Priority Pre-Registration (Landrush) and 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 pre-register for Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability phases, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.

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 only.

Trademark Holders Registration - Sunrise

Once this phase opens, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .haus 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 .haus 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: 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 - Landrush

Customers can purchase .haus 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 .haus registration is not supported during Landrush.

Domains registered during Landrush will renew at the standard General Availability renewal price unless they are premium names.

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 only.

General Availability

Once this phase opens, customers can register .haus domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bulk .haus 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: 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

Make sure you go here to get the latest scoop on registering this domain name.

Who can register .haus domain names?

Anyone can register .haus 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 #. It does support IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) characters in German, French and Spanish.

Which registry controls .haus domain names?

The United TLD Registry manages and supports the .haus extension.

For how long can I register .haus domain names?

You can register a .haus domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.

When do .haus domain names renew?

We'll attempt to auto-renew your .haus domain name on its expiration date. We will park .haus domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 45 days following expiration, we cancel the the domain name and remove it from your account.

Can I transfer .haus 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 .haus 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 .haus domain names?

Yes. Domains by Proxy Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .haus domain names.

Can I backorder .haus domain names?

No. We currently do not support that backorder of .haus domain names.

Can I move .haus 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 .haus domain names?

Yes. See Update contact information for details on making these changes.

Are there nameserver requirements for my .haus domain names?

Two nameservers is required for .haus domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers are supported.

For more information on .haus domain names, go here.