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About .CHAT Domain Names

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Last Updated: May 19, 2015 10:11 PM

"Chatting" has evolved into a primary force of online communication thanks to the proliferation of "chat rooms" and other distinct means of connecting on the internet. The .chat domain name provides a niche platform for all users to discuss various issues related to online communication.

The .chat domain extension is managed by the Donuts registry. To learn about the regulations and pre-registration information that apply to .chat, see About Donuts Domain Names.

For information about Donuts' registration process, see Registering Donuts Domain Names.

The following dates apply to the .chat launch plan:

Pre-Registration
Launch: 3/10/15 at 16:00 UTC

Trademark Holder (Sunrise)
Start Date: 3/10/15 at 16:00 UTC
End Date: 5/9/15 at 16:00 UTC

Early Access (Landrush)
Launch: 5/13/15 at 16:00 UTC

General Availability
Launch: 5/20/15 at 16:00 UTC

For .chat pricing, click here.