Why .xxx?
Why should you choose a .xxx domain name?
The .xxx domain ending was created in the early 2010s as traditional domain endings were starting to get oversaturated (especially .com). Like other generic domain endings like .hotel for those in the hospitality industry, and .wine for those involved in making and marketing wine, .xxx was specifically intended to serve one industry in particular: the adult entertainment industry, an economic sector that now depends almost exclusively on the internet.
A .xxx domain name is an opportunity to show that you're part of a specific industry
In demand with the X-rated industry, .xxx helps you clearly identify your online business to internet users, but also to show that you belong to a well defined area of activity. This domain ending also has an international breadth, since "xxx" is associated with adult entertainment in most of Western Europe, and North and South America.
Promote your business with .xxx
The .xxx domain ending was quickly adopted by many in adult entertainment, and today has a monopoly in the market. By getting a .xxx domain name, you guarantee your webpage will enjoy a good ranking in search engine results around the world.
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Rules and particularities of .xxx domain names
2011
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.XXX domain names at Gandi.net
Accreditation:Gandi has been accredited by ICM Registry since June 2011
Terms and Conditions
Assigning: .XXX is specifically reserved to the adult entertainment industry. However, persons not in that industry can reserve .xxx domain names to block them (they will be inactive).
Syntax:from 2 to 63 alphanumeric characters or a hyphen (excluding in the first and last place)
IDN (accented domain names):no
Registration period:1 to 10 years
Second-level extensions:no
Procedures
Registration: During the registration of your .XXX domain on your website, you must indicate whether or not you are a member of the adult entertainment industry.
Authentication procedure: Members of the adult entertainment industry must be authenticated in order to activate their domain names. If you have not been authenticated, then once your request has been made on our website, the Registry will send you an email that contains a link to an authentication form. Note that the email address associated with the owner contact must be the same as the owner of the domain.
Renewal:domains are deactivated upon expiration, it is possible to renew up to 45 days following the expiration date
Disputes:UDRP, URS, CEDRP, RES
Transfer (change of Registrar):The request is made from the interface of the new registrar. Be sure that you have the authorization code and that your domain does not have a Transfer Prohibited status, does not expire soon, and has been registered or transferred more than 60 days ago. The transfer is validated by a confirmation email.
Change of Ownership:Available on our website.
Deletion process:quarantine of 30 days
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