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.US Domain FAQ
What is .US?
.US is "America's Internet Address." It is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United States within the global domain name system (DNS).
On February 1, 2002, NeuStar Registry Services announced the launch of the dot-US (.US) expanded second-level domain. Now, Americans can get their first choice of domain name extensions on the Internet-in a space dedicated to United States businesses, consumers, nonprofit organizations and government!
What makes .US unique and why do I need it?
.US is the only means to establish an American address on the Internet. All U.S. residents, government entities, public service organizations, and businesses are able to establish an American identity on the Internet with a short memorable domain name. (e.g., johnsmith.us, publicservice.us, mycompany.us).
Market research has shown that .US names are very popular with consumers for applications like e-mail, digital identity, and personal Web sites. Government and public interest organizations will use .US addresses to enable citizen-centric e-Gov applications and to serve the needs of the American people. Businesses will use .US domain names to promote themselves as American companies to inspire consumer confidence and to encourage consumers to "buy American."
What will happen to existing .US domain names?
Existing .US registrants (domain name holders) within the "locality space" will retain rights to their existing Internet addresses. In fact, existing domain name holders will benefit from many of the operational improvements and improved security and service levels the Registry will introduce within .US
When will second level .US domain names be available?
All .US second-level domain names not registered during Sunrise, or reserved by the Registry, will be available for "first come, first served" registration commencing April 24, 2002. Registrants who missed out on registering their chosen names in the .biz, .com, .net or .org spaces-or who just want to establish an American identity online-have a golden opportunity with .US! All applicants in the .US expanded namespace are expected to remain in compliance with the U.S. Nexus Requirement.
Who can register a .US domain name?
Registrants in the usTLD must be either:
- A natural person (i) who is a United States citizen, (ii) who is a permanent resident of the United States or any of its possessions or territories, or (ii) whose primary place of domicile is in the United States of America or any of its possessions, or;
- An entity or organization that is (i) incorporated within one of the fifty (50) United States, the district of Columbia, or any of the United States possessions or territories or (ii) organized or otherwise constituted under the laws of a state of the United States of America, the District of Columbia or any of its possessions (including a federal, state, or local government of the United States, or a political subdivision thereof, and non-commercial organizations based in the United States), or;
- A foreign entity or organization that has a bona fide presence in the United States or any of its possession or territories that also (i) regularly engages in lawful activities (sales of goods or services or other business, commercial or non-commercial including not-for- profit activities) in the Unites States, For instance, those foreign customers who have domain business with WebHostingSpace.Net are eligible to register .US domain.
or (ii) maintains an office or other property within the United States.
This U.S. Nexus Requirement is intended to ensure that only those individuals or organizations that have a substantive connection to the United States are permitted to register for .US domain names.
How much does it cost to register a .US domain name?
USD$14
How long is the registration term for a .US domain name?
The registration term for a .US domain name is 2 years at minimum.
Can I delete the .US domains which I just registered?
Within three days upon the registration date, the domain is available to be deleted. The registration fee will be refunded to you. Meanwhile, $5 will be deducted from your account as deletion fee. However, it is more than three days later than the registration date that you are unable to delete the registered domain.
Can I register my .US domain as nameserver?
Yes. WebHostingSpace.Net provides the customers with the free service of US DNS Registration. However, only the .US domains which are registered through WebHostingSpace.Net for 5 years are qualified to be registered as nameserver.
How do I change the Contact Information associated with my .US domain name?
To change the Contact Information associated with your .US domain name, please login with your user ID and password to choose the domain name.
Who do I contact for additional assistance?
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