Frequently Asked Questions

About .CASA Domain Names

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Last Updated: February 11, 2015 1:03 PM

"Casa" is both the Italian and Spanish word for "house," making it a prime domain name for real estate agents, designers, builders, renovators and more! The .casa domain name will help expand any business even tangentially involved with the housing market.

Pre-Registration Information

The .casa launch is divided into three registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise), Landrush 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 Landrush 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 .casa 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 .casa 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.

Landrush

From January 14, 2015 at 16:00 UTC to January 18, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can purchase .casa domain names at a premium price. A registration fee is collected when the registration request is submitted.

Bulk .casa registration is not supported during Landrush.

Multiple applications with different registrars are handled through an auction process. The awarded registrar will hold an auction and award the domain to the highest bidder. If you aren't able to secure the domain name, we'll refund the registration fee.

Pre-Registration - General Availability

Beginning February 10, 2015 at 16:00 UTC, customers can register .casa domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Bulk .casa 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 .casa domains here.

Who can register .casa domain names?

Anyone can register .casa 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 .casa domain supports IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names) in the following languages: Spanish, Italian, German and French.

Which registry controls .casa domain names?

Minds + Machines manages and supports the .casa extension.

For how long can I register .casa domain names?

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

When do .casa domain names renew?

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

Domains by Proxy Private Registration is available for .casa domains, but Protected Registration is not.

Can I backorder .casa domain names?

No. We currently do not support the backorder of .casa domain names.

Can I move .casa 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 .casa domain names?

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

Are there nameserver requirements for my .casa domain names?

One nameserver is required for .casa domains to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers, IPv4 and IPv6 are supported.

Find more information on .casa domain names here.