Who can buy a .design domain name?
Anyone can register a .design domain. There are no restrictions in place.
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What are
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domains?
The .design domain extension is a generic top-level domain (TLD). It is a logical and suitable choice for all types of designers, from graphic and multimedia designers to web designers, fashion designers and UX designers.
Where did the .design domain come from?
The .design top-level domain was introduced in 2015. It has become a consistently popular choice in the years since its launch, with many designers opting for a .design domain name rather than for a generic .com or .net.
What is the purpose of the .design domain name?
A .design domain is a great choice if you want to showcase your portfolio as a designer or advertise your design services online. This domain name can also help you get a short and highly brandable URL for your website.
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FAQ about .design domains
For how many years can you register a .design domain?
You can register a .design domain for an initial period of 1-10 years. After this period of time has passed, you will need to renew the domain in order to continue using it.
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 .design?
.design 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 Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Korean, Latin, Lao, Thai, Chinese and Japanese.
What is the renewal policy of .design?
Your .design 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 will have 40 days to restore your domain at no additional costs before it is deleted.