Frequently Asked Questions

About .HIPHOP Domain Names

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Last Updated: October 21, 2014 10:52 AM

Hip hop has evolved into more than just a form of music--it is a cutural and artistic phenomenon reaching across America and beyond. With a .hiphop domain name, the hip hop movement will reach new levels of accessibility and impact.

General Availability

Beginning October 21, 2014, at 18:00 UTC, customers can register .hiphop domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bulk .hiphop registration is supported during General Availability.

Registration Information

For up-to-date information on .hiphop, click here.

Who can register .hiphop domain names?

Anyone can register .hiphop 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) in the following languages are supported: Cyrillic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Which registry controls .hiphop domain names?

Uniregistry manages and supports the .hiphop domain extension.

For how long can I register .hiphop domain names?

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

When do .hiphop domain names renew?

We'll attempt to auto-renew your .hiphop domain name on its expiration date. We will park .hiphop 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 .hiphop 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 .hiphop 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 .hiphop domain names?

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

Can I backorder .hiphop domain names?

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

Can I move .hiphop 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 .hiphop domain names?

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

Are there DNS requirements for my .hiphop domain names?

Two nameservers are required for .hiphop domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers, DNSSEC, IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.