.chat domains
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Generic: .CHAT
The .chat domain extension is an excellent choice for those looking to establish an online presence related to communication. Launched in 2015, .chat positions itself as the ideal space for forums, messaging apps, and any real-time interaction platform. Managed by Donuts Inc., this extension is perfect for tech companies, software developers, and online communities wanting to stand out in the digital world. A .chat domain is easy to remember and relevant, attracting users interested in conversations and connections. Additionally, by using a specific domain like .chat, you enhance your SEO positioning, as it clearly communicates your site's purpose. To stand out in the competitive digital market, opting for a .chat domain provides you with a significant advantage, directly connecting with your target audience.
Premium Domains
Some .chat domains are premium names with a higher initial registration fee over a standard registration with all subsequent renewals and transfers at a standard rate. All .chat search results will automatically reflect premium names fees.
Rates and features of .chat domains
Domain rates .chat
| Action | Periodes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Registration | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 year(s) | 38.95 € |
| Renewal | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 year(s) | 38.95 € |
| Transfer | 1 year(s) | 38.95 € |
| Restore | Does not include renewal | 60 € |
Features
- Domain length between 1 and 63 characters
- IDN characters are permitted
- Allows DNS modification
- DNSSEC
- Whois Privacy
- The domains, once the transfer ends, extend they expiration date for one year
- Possibility to block transfers
.chat domain life cycle
Domain .chat regulations
Residency requirements
This extension doesn't have any residency requirements.
Technical requirements
This extension doesn't have any technical requirements.
Registrations
.chat domain registrations are immediate.
Transfers
To complete .CHAT domain transfer, you'll need your current registrar to provide you the domain's AuthCode or EPP-Key to verify the ownership of the domain.
Transfers can take between 5 and 7 days to complete. Some registrars provide manual transfers allowing transfers to be completed on the same day, contact your current registrar to find out if they offer this service.
More information about .CHAT domain transfers.
The domains, once the transfer ends, extend they expiration date for one year
Renewals
Renewing your .CHAT domain only takes a minute and can completed at any time.
Cancellations
It's possible to request a cancellation of your .CHAT domain, visit the support center to open a support ticket. Please note, cancelling a name does not provide a refund of any registration fees.
DNS modifications
DNS modification is immediate, please note they must propagate through the network, this process can take up to 6-12 hours to complete, until then the domain will still point to the previous DNS servers.
DNSSEC
We allow the usage of DNSSEC on .chat domains. Your domain can take advantage of this additional security layer that DNS servers that are compatible with this technology can provide.
More information is available at: DNSSEC: What is it and how does it work.
Domain owner change
Beginning December 1st, 2016, any ownership changes of .CHAT domains requires both the current and new owner to accept any changes. Once the ownership change has been completed, the domain is locked and unable to be transferred for a 60-day period.
More information: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en.
Permitted characters / IDN
- .chat domains permit characters from 'a' to 'z', numbers from '0' to '9' and hyphens '-'.
- A hyphen '-' is not permitted in the first or last position of the domain name.
- Two consecutive hyphens are not permitted in the 3rd and 4th position.
- IDN characters are permitted in .chat domains.
Permitted IDN character table for .chat domains
An Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) is a domain name that can contain non ASCII characters.
| Unicode Script | Hyphen (-) | Digits (0-9) | Characters (a-z) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| German | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| French | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Spanish | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Arabic | Yes | Yes | ||
| Cyrillic | Yes | Yes | ||
| Devanagari | Yes | Yes | ||
| Greek | Yes | Yes | ||
| Hebrew | Yes | Yes | ||
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Korean | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Latin | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tamil | Yes | Yes | ||
| Thai | Yes | Yes |
IDN domains don't permit to mix different Scripts or character sets (for example, Latin, Greek or Cyrillic).
But it's possible to use different character tables for a same script.
- The Latin Script permits the use of characters of Latin-1 supplement, Latin Extended-A, Latin Extended-B, etc.. tables.
- The Greek Script permits to combine characters of the Greek, Greek Extended, etc.. tables, doesn't permit combine them with the normal latin characters (a-z), but permits the use of numbers or hyphens.
- Other script types have their own corresponding tables.
Official documentation
Frequent Questions
How can I register a .chat domain?
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Registering a .chat domain is a simple process. Enter your idea into our search engine to check if the name you want to register is available, select the appropriate extension, complete the registration, and make the payment.
If you're unsure of the name you want to register but have an idea in mind, you can activate the AI search in our search engine. In a matter of seconds, it will provide you with various name options that fit your project.
Once registered, the domain will be associated with your account and you can use it for a website, email, or any digital project.
How to check if a .chat domain is available?
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You can find out if a .chat domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Can I transfer a .chat domain registered with another provider?
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You can transfer your .chat domain from transfer by following the steps provided there.
What advantages does DonDominio offer?
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- We offer over 20 years of experience in the domain industry.
- More than 900 domain extensions available.
- We have over 100 direct accreditations with official Registries. This allows us to offer you the best prices, expedite problem-solving, and be faster in managing your domains.
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