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Lease period for registration and renewal

One to ten years.

Restrictions

HTTPS is required for all websites on this TLD. For the domain to work properly in browsers, you must configure HTTPS for your website. For more information about configuring HTTPS with Amazon, including resources to obtain an SSL certificate, see What Is Amazon Certificate Manager?.

Privacy protection (applies to all contact types: person, company, association, and public body)

All information is hidden except organization name.

Domain locking to prevent unauthorized transfers

Supported.

Internationalized domain names

Supported.

Authorization code required for transfers

Yes

DNSSEC

Supported for domain registration. For more information, see Configuring DNSSEC for a domain.

Deadlines for renewing and restoring domains

  • Renewal is possible: Until the expiration date

  • Late renewal with Route 53 is possible: Until 44 days after expiration

  • Domain is deleted from Route 53: 45 days after expiration

  • Restoration with the registry is possible: Between 45 days and 75 days after expiration

  • Domain is deleted from the registry: 75 days after expiration