Frequently Asked Questions

About .DIET Domain Names

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Last Updated: November 25, 2014 4:26 PM

The .diet domain will be extraordinarily popular, as so many people in the U.S. alone are prone to dieting. The .diet domain extension will allow for an online space for accurate nutritional information as well as sound dieting guidance.

General Availability

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

Bulk .diet registration is supported during General Availability.

Registration Information

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

Who can register .diet domain names?

Anyone can register .diet 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 .diet domain names?

Uniregistry manages and supports the .diet domain extension.

For how long can I register .diet domain names?

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

When do .diet domain names renew?

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

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

Can I backorder .diet domain names?

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

Can I move .diet 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 .diet domain names?

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

Are there DNS requirements for my .diet domain names?

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