.observer Domain Name Information

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  • 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 .observer and each of Identity Digital's
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .observer? No
  • Any other information I need to register a .observer domain? Yes
    Registrants may not operate third level registries with more than 100 sub-domains, unless it has received express written permission of the Registry.
  • Does .observer have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .observer? Yes

    No parking or non resolution: Registrants must have the primary domain and "www." sub-domain resolve or redirect to an observer website or to their entity's website. This section applies to all domains unless they have received express written permission of the Registry. The registrant will have 400 days after registration or transfer to complete the resolution of the domain; 3 warnings will be sent 30 days apart to the admin contact, with a copy to the registrar of record, before any action by the registry.
  • Are Individual .observer domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .observer? Yes
  • Are some .observer 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 .observer? No
  • Private Registration service available? Yes
  • .observer Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .observer domain names?
.observer domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .observer domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .observer during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .observer domain names?
.observer 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.observer); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.observer).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .observer domain?
DNSSEC is available for .observer domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .observer 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 .observer?
Trustee Service is not available for .observer extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .observer domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .observer requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .observer registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .observer domain.
What is the grace period for .observer 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 $350 USD.
Who is the registry that manages .observer domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .observer Top Level Domain is Identity Digital. You may visit them at https://identity.digital/.
  • Registry Identity Digital
  • .observer Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/help/dndr/udrp-en
  • Sponsoring Organization
    Top Level Spectrum, Inc.
    1845 W Mercer Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    United States
  • Administrative Contact
    Jay Westerdal
    Top Level Spectrum, Inc.
    1845 W Mercer Way
    Mercer Island, WA 98040
    United States
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +1 206-397-8825
    Fax: +1 206-238-1232
  • Technical Contact
    CTO
    CentralNic
    35-39 Moorgate
    London EC2R 6AR
    United Kingdom
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +44.2033880600
    Fax: +44.2033880601
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    c.nic.observer 212.18.248.32
    2a04:2b00:13ee:0:0:0:0:32
    b.nic.observer 185.24.64.32
    2a04:2b00:13cc:0:0:0:1:32
    a.nic.observer 194.169.218.32
    2001:67c:13cc:0:0:0:1:32
    d.nic.observer 212.18.249.32
    2a04:2b00:13ff:0:0:0:0:32