What is a .video domain?
From a first glance, the .VIDEO domain tells internet users who you are and what you do. 32.2 videos per month are watched by the average internet user, with online advertising expected to increase by 2019. The .VIDEO domain is being enthusiastically adopted by the film industry, producers, film studios and amateur and entrepreneurs alike. .VIDEO domains are credible and targeted, giving your brand an instant affiliation with creating, curating, and sharing of every type of video content. The .VIDEO domain is versatile and attention-grabbing, adding a serious boost to your personal and professional brand.
A .VIDEO domain name is short, professional and memorable, helping you improve your search engine rank with keywords directly in the URL. It's no doubt that someone searching for video content online is more likely to click on a link that has the .VIDEO keyword in the domain name and as we know every click on organic search results means dollars saved in paid marketing - and that's a big win!
The future of the internet is new and precise domain names that give customers a taste of your brand before they even visit your website. Establish yourself as an industry leader and early adopter, enhance your online marketing, and differentiate your brand from the competition with .VIDEO domain, the namespace dedicated to videographers!
How do I buy a .video domain?
To purchase your .video domain name, you must first search for the availability of the unique phrase (without spaces or with hyphens). If the domain name is available, you may then add it to the cart to register for up to 10 year(s). If the domain is not available, then either modify your phrase, or inquire about purchasing the name outright through 101domain's Domain Concierge Service.
Identity Digital, the registry authorized to operate the .video domain, has accredited 101domain to provide domain registration services for .video domains.
- 101domain is .video Accredited
- You can trust 101domain to do it right, because domain names are our specialty.
- 101domain is uniquely positioned to help guide you through the .video registration process.
- Our business was built on providing simple and timely domain registration services, and superior support once you have your name.
How do I start a .video website?
Once you have registered your .video domain name, if you want to utilize it as a website or email address, you will need to associate it with a cloud-based hosting service like Easy Website Builder, a server-based hosting service like Web Hosting, or an email and collaboration service like Google Workspace.
A website can be built either through a browser-based builder, an installed content management system like WordPress or Drupal, or done professionally by a web designer/developer. Additionally, it is recommended securing your website with SSL, and enhancing your website's speed using Secure Web Accelerator.
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How do I transfer a .video domain?
Transferring your .video domain name is a fast and easy process. To get started, you'll need an Authorization Code from the registrar that currently has the domain registered. Once you have that, get started by clicking "Transfer Now" below or visit our Transfers Page, enter your domain name to transfer in, provide the Authorization Code, and our system will process the transfer.
Every .video domain transfer into 101domain includes an additional year(s) renewal, so you're not losing any time, just saving money and gaining the access to the largest portfolio of extensions in the business and 101domain's powerful domain management system. If you are not provided an Authorization Code or having problems locating it, contact our Domain Specialists to help you navigate the process.
Starting @ 34.49 USD / yr
Transfer NowFAQs for .video
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.video domain names are available for 1-10 years.
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The domain registration time frame for .video during general availability is Instant.
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.video 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.video); and
- not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.video).
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DNSSEC is available for .video domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .video 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.
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Trustee Service is not available for .video extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
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Your .video domain name can be hosted on any hosting platform, whether a cloud-based website builder service like 101domain.com's Easy Website Builder or server hosting platform like 101domain.com Web Hosting using Plesk.
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Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .video domain.
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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.
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The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .video Top Level Domain is Identity Digital. You may visit them at https://identity.digital/.
Domain Requirements for .video
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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.
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Rightside Registry manages the registration of domain names with the .video Top Level Domain.
You may visit them here: Rightside Registry .
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.video is a top level domain (TLD) regulated by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). You, as a registrant of .video names or any other ICANN-sponsored names, are bound by the ICANN Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) and Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy (TDRP). You may find information about these policies in the below provided links.
The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, available at: www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/udrp/policy
The Uniform Rapid Suspension Procedure and Rules, available at: newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-05mar13-en
The Transfer Dispute Resolution Policy, available at: www.icann.org/en/help/dndr/tdrpSome registries may have additional dispute resolutions policies and services including Sunrise Dispute Resolution Policies. Contact our customer service for additional assistance.
How do I renew a .video domain?
Renewing your domain name is simple! Just click "Renew Now" below or visit our Renewals Page, and enter your domain name to renew, or log into your Account Manager, select your ext domain name that you would like to renew, select the term of your renewal, and check out.
We also offer Auto-Renew—a great way to keep your domain name up-to-date without having to worry about letting them accidentally expire. Check your Account Settings to find out if you have Auto-Renew enabled.
Starting @ 47.49 USD / yr
Renew NowYes, the .video domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
- Arabic
- Chinese
- Cyrillic
- Devanagari
- French
- German
- Greek
- Hebrew
- Japenese
- Spanish
- Tamil
- Thai
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