nTLD domain names

.PARIS

Several new “GEO” TLDs are launching, as part of the overall new gTLD program, to allow anyone to register domains that represent a local geographic community. By registering a .paris domain, companies doing business in Paris or organizations serving the communities of this amazing French city, are able register shorter and more relevant domain names for their web site(s). If you have a presence in France, specifically Paris, have Parisian customers, or plan to do business and/or market in Paris, there has never been a better time to register .paris domains for your brand. Paris is one of the most prestigious fashion, and business, capitals in the world--Paris is an important market--and localized domain names are vitally important to Parisians. Registering a .paris GEO TLD extension for your brand will help you grow your business, by letting your customers and prospects know exactly who you are, what you do, and where you do it. And it will help boost advertizing and help you promote your business (or yourself) more effectively online, increasing search rankings for your business. Be sure to get the .paris domain name you want before it's taken.

Are individual .paris registrations allowed?

Yes

Will I need to provide additional information to register a .paris domain name?

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This TLD is open to anyone, but priority is given to individuals/organizations/entities with a Paris address and/or a business in Paris, according to the following requirements, you may register a .paris domain name if you: (1) are an individual or entity with a bona fide presence in the Greater Area of Paris--this applies to the time of registering and thereafter; (2) are a resident of the Greater Area of Paris; and/or (3) pursue professional, commercial, and/or cultural activities in the Greater Area of Paris, or have any other direct or indirect connection with the Greater Area of Paris. Please contact your Safenames Account Manager for a complete list of requirements.

Do restrictions apply to some .paris domain names?

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The internet is 'the' perfect resource--it serves up information on essentially any topic you can dream of. With smart phones and tablets literally at every fingertip across the globe, people want access to that information right now, right where they stand. Every day, billions of people conduct online searches to find out 'how' to do something... they want tips, tricks, suggestions, recommendations, and anecdotes. So whether you offer recipes for how to make chocolate ganache, change the oil in your car, or advice on which stocks to choose for retirement, registering a .paris domain extension for your brand will undoubtedly increase your web traffic and help you grow your business and readership, by letting your customers and prospects know exactly who you are and what you do. Be sure to get the .paris domain name you want before it's taken.

Are IDNs available?

No

Why should I register a .paris domain name?

If your business would benefit from having a domain name with the .paris extension—if you want to grow and/or protect your brand(s) within this specific market, registering additional domain names, specifically new gTLDs, is the best way to optimize your naming strategy. This extension is the perfect domain extension for companies that do business in Paris, France or plan to do business and/or market in Paris in the future. Registering a .paris domain name will boost advertizing and help you promote your business more effectively, increasing search ranking and relevance of your brand!

Who can register a .paris domain name?

In accordance with ICANN schedule of reserved names the following are restricted: “EXAMPLE” shall be reserved at the second level and at all other levels within the TLD at which Registry Operator makes registrations.Two-character labels: All two-character labels shall be initially reserved. The reservation of a two character label string may be released to the extent that Registry Operator reaches agreement with the government and country-code manager. The Registry Operator may also propose release of these reservations based on its implementation of measures to avoid confusion with the corresponding country codes.

How long does it take to register a .paris domain name?

This may depend on what phase of the launch we are in, but during General Availability .paris registrations should take no more than 24 hours.

What are the valid characters and length requirements for .paris domain names?

.paris domain names must comply with the following:

Minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;
Begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
May contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z), numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-), and may not:
1. Begin or end with a dash
2. Contain a dash in the third or fourth positions (respectively)
3. Include a space

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nTLD domain names

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