.gay Domain Name Information

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  • Registration 36.99 USD
  • Renewal 44.99 USD
  • Transfer 36.99 USD / Transfer in your .gay
  • ICANN Fee 0.18 USD per year
  • Time to Register Instant
  • Type gTLD
  • Renewal Grace Period 40 days
  • Redemption Period 30 days
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Privacy Protection Available
  • DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Blocking Service Part of the GlobalBlock Service / Learn more
    Block Registrations on your trademark in .gay and each of GoDaddy Registry's
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .gay? No
  • Any other information I need to register a .gay domain? No
  • Does .gay have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .gay? Yes

    The.gay registry donates 20% from each new domain registered to LGBTQ charitable partners, including GLAAD and CenterLink!

    The use of .gay for anti-LGBTQ content or to malign or harm LGBTQ individuals or groups is strictly prohibited and can result in immediate server-hold. Prohibited behavior includes harassment, threats, and hate speech.
  • Are Individual .gay domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .gay? Yes
  • Are some .gay domain names restricted? Yes

    Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved or restricted for registry operations, as premium domain names or to comply with ICANN requirements.

    To comply with ICANN requirements, all two-character domains shall be initially reserved, however may be released in the future. In addition reserved names for a) International Olympic Committee, b) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and c) Intergovernmental Organizations, for new gTLDs., are not available in accordance with ICANN. The list of these names can be found here.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .gay? No
  • Private Registration service available? Yes
  • .gay Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .gay domain names?
.gay domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .gay domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .gay during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .gay domain names?
.gay Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.gay); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.gay).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .gay domain?
DNSSEC is available for .gay domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .gay domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .gay?
Trustee Service is not available for .gay extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .gay domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .gay requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .gay registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .gay domain.
What is the grace period for .gay domain name?
In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $150 USD.
Who is the registry that manages .gay domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .gay Top Level Domain is GoDaddy Registry. You may visit them at https://registry.godaddy/.