1) What is .biz?
.BIZ is the generic top-level domain (gTLD) short for businesses which intended for business or commercial use.
2) Who can register for a .biz domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .biz domain name?
Special requirements/restrictions for a .biz domain name are as below:-
.biz domain name only can be used for a “bona fide business or commercial use”. A bona fide business use is one of the following:-
- To exchange goods, services or property of any kind;
- In the ordinary course of trade or business;
- To facilitate (i) the exchange of goods, services, information, or property of any kind or (ii) the ordinary course of trade or business.
Please refer to the Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) What is the length for .biz domain name?
Minimum of 3 / maximum of 63 characters allowed.
4) What is the term of registration?
The term of registration is 1-10 years.
5) How do I perform a .biz domain registration?
Partners may register the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Registration” FAQ for more information.
6) Can I delete a domain after registered?
Yes, partners are allowed to delete a .biz domain name after registered; however, registration fee is not refundable.
7) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1-10 years.
8)What is the renewal grace period for .biz domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
Renewal grace period for .biz domain name is 40 days, partners may renew the domain name through Quick Start Registration function. Partner may refer to “Domain Renewal” FAQ for more information.
9) Any Redemption Grace Period (RGP) for .biz domain name?
Yes, Redemption Grace Period for .biz domain name is a period of 30 days. Partner may refer to “Domain Restoration” FAQ for more information.
10) How long does it takes for a domain to release to public registration after expired and not renew?
After a .biz domain was expired, it will go through below life cycle:-
40 days renewal grace period -- > 30 days Redemption grace period --> 5 days pending delete
If partners did not renew or restore the domain name, it will be released for public re-registration approximately 75 days from the domain expiration date. Please note that domain re-registration is on first-come, first-served basis.
11) Can I initiate a registrar transfer for .biz domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .biz domain name, please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Registrar Transfer” FAQ for more information.
12) Can I initiate a reseller transfer for .biz domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .biz domain name, Please note that domain will be extended for 1 year after completion. Partner may refer to “Reseller Transfer” FAQ for more information.
13) How do I manage my .biz domain name for example, name protection, retrieve authorization information and etc.?
Partners may manage domain name through User Management function. Partner may refer to “Domain Management” FAQ for more information.
14) Does WebNIC provide Internationalized Domain name (IDN) for .biz?
Yes, WebNIC does provide IDN.biz domain name in 9 languages which are Chinese, Danish, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Spanish, and Swedish.
15) Will my client able to visit my website with .biz Chinese Domain Name?
The current users who are already using i-Nav plug-in in their web browser or they are using IDN-enabled browsers will able to browse the website with .biz Chinese Domain Name.
However, for those who are not using the i-Nav plug-in or an IDN-enabled browser, we recommend the site visitors to install an IDN-enabled browser of their choice and continue to enjoy navigating the Web using IDNs in their own language. A few sample browsers currently supporting IDNs are as follows:
" Microsoft Internet Explorer
URL: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/ie/getitnow.mspx
Platform: Windows XP, Windows Server 2003
Version: 7.0 and higher
" Netscape Navigator (English only)
URL: http://browser.netscape.com/ns8/
Platform: Windows
Version: 7.0 and higher
" Opera Web Browser
URL: http://www.opera.com
Platform: Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Version: 7.2 and higher
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