1) What is .mobi?
.MOBI is the top-level domain (ccTLD) short for mobile which is the mobile user experience, it is the top level domain dedicated to delivering the internet and services to the mobile phone.
2) Who can register for a .mobi domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .mobi domain name?
There are no restrictions on who can register .mobi domain name, it can be register by any individual or business in any country.
However, any sites placed at a .mobi domain must meet mandatory standards for compatibility with mobile devices; registrant must ensure that any site using a .mobi domain name:
- Is built using compliant mobile code and Valid XHTML Mobile Profile;
- Responds to requests from mobile devices at it's primary URL (e.g: example.mobi);
- Do not use frames; Please refer to the .mobi Web Developer Guide for further guidelines.
Please refer to Domain Name for the common registration requirements.
3) What is the length for .mobi 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 .mobi 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 .mobi domain name after registered. However the registration fee is not refundable.
According to ICANN latest gTLDs' Add Grace Period (AGP) deletion policy which does not allow the refund of deleted domain during the Add Grace Period. Therefore, with effective 1st April 2009, all gTLDs domains (.com/.net/.org/.info/.biz/.name/.mobi/.asia/.travel) that are deleted during the AGP will not be refunded. Full detail can be view at http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agp-policy-17dec08-en.htm
7) What is the term of renewal?
The term of renewal is 1- 10 years.
8) What is the renewal grace period for .mobi domain name and how do I perform a domain renewal?
Renewal grace period for .mobi 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 .mobi domain name?
Yes, Redemption Grace Period for .mobi 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 .mobi 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 .mobi domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate registrar transfer for .mobi 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 .mobi domain name and how do I initiate the transfer?
Yes, partners are allowed to initiate reseller transfer for .mobi 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 .mobi 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 .mobi?
No, WebNIC does not provide IDN .mobi domain name at this moment.
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