.biz domains
The .biz extension comes from the English word business and it is intended for business websites.
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.biz Domain registration information
Use of characters in .biz domains
It is allowed to include from 3 and up to 63 characters in length. These can be the "a" to "z" characters, digits from 0 through 9 and the hyphen if it is not at the beginning. Two consecutive hyphens '-' in the 3rd and 4th position are not allowed.
Duration of .biz domain registration
You can register a .biz domain from 1 to 10 years.
IDN domains
They support IDN domains with multilingual characters such as “á,à,é,è,í,ï,ó,ò,ú,ü,ñ,ç,l·l,”.
Special requirements to buy .biz domains
The registration of .biz domains does not have any special requirements, neither of residence nor at a technical level.
Whois data hiding in .biz domains
.biz domains allow hiding of Whois data.
Transfer lock
.biz domains can be blocked against transfers.
.biz domain life cycle
Available domain
In this first phase the domain is free and can be registered. Any user can request registration through an accredited Registrar Agent and become the owner of the domain.
Register
The domain name is registered and can be active from 1 to 10 years. This is the period of the first registration, but if the holder decides to renew it, he can keep the domain active for as long as he wishes.
Due date
When the expiration date of the domain arrives, if it is not renewed, the domain expires. At that time, all services related to the domain become inactive: the website, email accounts, etc.
Grace period
If the domain is not renewed before the expiration date, it enters a grace period that lasts between 30 and 45 days. During this period, the domain remains inactive, but it can be recovered at the normal renewal price.
Redemption Period
If the domain is not renewed during the grace period, it goes into a redemption status for 30 days. A domain in redemption can be recovered and renewed, but at a higher price than the normal renewal fee.
Deletion
If the domain is not renewed during the grace or redemption period, at the end of the period it remains in the process of deletion for about 5 days. When it is deregistered, it becomes available again for registration by any user.
.biz domain transfer
Start of transfer
.biz domains can be transferred as long as 60 days have passed since their registration, transfer or change of owner. It is advisable to start the transfer at least 15 days before the expiration date in case there are unforeseen events.
Special requirements for transfer
.biz domains need to be unlocked at the source provider before they can be transferred. The authcode or EPP code must also be obtained to facilitate it when requesting the transfer.
The price of the transfer is 15,99$
Domain must be unlocked at source registrar
It is normally transferred between 6 and 10 calendar days
The DNS are not modified during the process
One year of service is added to the domain upon transfer
.biz domain renewal
You can renew your .biz domain at any time, without having to wait for the expiration date. You can renew it for as many years as you want, as long as the term of the domain does not exceed 10 years in total.
What happens if the domain is not renewed before the expiration date?
If you don’t renew your domain before the expiration date arrives, it will be inoperative. When the domain expires, all the services related to it stop working: website, email accounts, etc.
Frequently asked questions about .biz domains
What are .biz domains used for?
The .biz domain extension was created in 2001, and was originally an extension designed for commercial and business websites. Today, .biz domains are used for any type of website, since their registration does not have any type of restriction or special requirement. The body in charge of regulating this extension is ICANN, which has delegated its management to Neustar. If you are going to create a business website, the .biz extension is a very good option.
DNS update in .biz domains
The DNS of a .biz domain can be modified at any time, but DNS that have been previously approved must be assigned. At Webempresa we provide you with a control panel where you can check the DNS assigned to the domain and also modify them. The DNS change takes effect immediately, but it should propagate throughout the network. This propagation can take 6-12 hours to complete, typically.
Change of Whois data in .biz domains
The whois data of all the domain contacts (owner, administrative, technical, billing) can be changed at any time at the provider where the domain is managed. If the name, surname, organization, identity document or email account is updated in the data of the owner contact, a process of change of domain owner will begin, which must be accepted by both the current owner contact and the new one to make it effective. If the data of the holder is changed, the domain cannot be transferred to another provider in the 60 days following the change.
Is it advisable to use .biz domains with ñ?
We advise against adding a special symbol that is typical of the language (ñ, ç or an accent), since these are domains called IDN or Internationalized Domain Names. The reason is that they cause problems when managing email accounts, among other things. For example, known mail managers (Windows Mail, Gmail, Hotmail or Outlook) do not successfully send or receive messages for this type of domain. What you can do is register them to protect your brand and redirect them to the domain that you finally use for your website and your mail.
Are there .biz domains that are reserved or that cannot be registered?
There are no reserved names when registering a domain with a .biz extension, but we recommend you not include trademarks or registered names, since the owner could sue you and claim the domain.
Can I assign my company data in Whois contacts to the .bizdomain?
Yes, you can assign both company and individual data to any whois contact in the .biz domain.
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