Why .info?
Why get a .info domain name?
Like many domain endings created in the 2000s and which are oriented towards a particular business sector (.immo, .hotel, etc.), .info was implemented in order to reduce the bottleneck on traditional domain endings like .com. This domain ending quickly saw great success positioning itself as the sixth most used domain ending in the world over the course of 2014.
A guaranteed international outlook with a .info domain name
Created as an abbreviation of the term "information," .info is understood around the world. It's frequently used by press websites, radio, and more generally online media. It's also a popular domain name for websites with an international scope because it's easily accessible the world over, including tourist information sites, tourism office websites, websites for certain cities or regions looking to promote themselves online, embassies, etc.
Promote your business with a .info domain name
Generally used in countries in North America and Europe, you can nonetheless find many .info domain names registered in Asia and in the Pacific. This international dimension lets you expand your target and promote your activity in several markets.
Rules and particularities of .info domain names
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.info with Gandi.net
Accreditation: Gandi is .info accredited registrar since September 2001.
Terms and conditions
Assigning: .info domain names are open to everyone.
Syntax: From 3 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a hyphen (excluding in the first and last place).
IDN: Yes.
Registration period: 1 to 10 years.
Second-level extensions: No.
Procedures
Renewal: Domains are deactivated upon expiration. It is possible to renew up to 45 days following the expiration date.
Change of Registrar: The process is started on the new registrar's interface with an auth-code. Ensure that your domain does not have a TransferProhibited status, is older than 60 days and has not been transferred within the last 60 days. The transfer renews the domain name for one year.
Change of Ownership: Available on our interface, the procedure consists in email confirmation by both former and new domain name owner. The expiration date remains unchanged.
Deletion process: Quarantine of 30 days, see this table.
Frequently Asked Questions
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