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The .com domain extension is a generic top-level domain (TLD). With over 150 million registrations, it is by far the most popular TLD on the Internet. .com domains are widely used by businesses, organizations and individuals all around the world and are suitable for all purposes.
Where did the .com domain come from?
.com is one of the original seven TLDs that were launched in 1985 as a part of the original Domain Name System. The oldest domain on the Internet is in fact a .com: www.symbolics.com. It is still up today and currently serves as an online museum about the Internet. The management and administration of .com are handled by registry Verisign.
What is the purpose of the .com domain name?
The .com extension was originally intended for use by commercial organizations, but it is now available for anyone to register, regardless of your website's purpose. One of the reasons this extension is so popular is because it's short and easy to remember. On top of that, many people associate the .com extension with a professional, trustworthy website. This perception has led many people to choose a .com domain name for their website. Because of its popularity, many .com domain names have already been taken, and finding an available name can be a challenge. In these cases, you may need to get creative and come up with a slightly different name or consider using a different domain extension..
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FAQ about .com domains
For how many years can you register a .com domain?
You can register a .com domain for an initial period of 1-10 years. After this period has passed, you can always renew the domain. Keep in mind that registering a domain for multiple years at once often ends up being cheaper than paying and renewing on a yearly basis!
How can I check if the domain I want is available?
Simply use the domain search bar at the top of this page and enter the name of your choice. A new window will open, and you will immediately see if the name you want is still free. If the name of your choice is not available, our system will automatically show you some options that are still free instead.
Can I hide my contact details for my domain, so they are not shown in the Whois database?
Yes, this is possible for this extension. You can enable this option when you purchase a domain through the Openprovider control panel.
How can I renew my domain?
You can easily renew your domain through the Openprovider control panel. You will receive multiple reminders by email when your domain is due to be renewed. Another option is to turn on the auto-renew feature in the control panel, which ensures that your domain is automatically renewed as long as you have sufficient balance on your account.
What is the registration policy of .com?
.com domain names should be between 3-63 characters in length. They may contain letters (a-z), numbers (0-9) and hyphens. Internationalized domain names are supported for over 100 different languages. A full overview of these languages is available here.
What is the renewal policy of .com?
Your .com domain will be renewed automatically if you have the auto-renew feature turned on and if you have enough balance in your account. If your domain is expired, you have five days to restore your domain for free before it is deleted. If you want to reactivate your .com domain after these five days have passed, you will need to contact our support team.
