.ink domains
Information and use of .ink domains
The .ink domain is a versatile and creative option for those looking to stand out in the digital world. Launched in 2014 and managed by Top Level Design, .ink is perfect for artists, writers, and tattoo enthusiasts, as it conveys a sense of creativity and style. By choosing a .ink domain, businesses and professionals can showcase their connection to art and visual expression.
This extension is not only attractive but also enhances online visibility, making it ideal for branding and SEO. With a .ink, you'll easily stand out in the sea of traditional extensions. Additionally, being less common, finding available names is simpler, providing a competitive edge. Whether you're in the world of design, printing, or writing, a .ink domain will help highlight your passion and creativity.
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Features of .ink domains
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.ink domain regulations
Residency requirements
This extension doesn't have any residency requirements.
Technical requirements
This extension doesn't have any technical requirements.
Registrations
.INK domain registrations are immediate.
Transfers
To transfer a .INK domain, you'll need your current provider to give you the domain's AuthCode or EPP-Key, which proves your ownership of the domain.
Transfers take between 5 and 7 days to complete. Some registrars allow transfers to be accepted manually: contact your current provider to find out if they offer this service; if so, the transfer will be completed the same day.
More information about .INK domain transfers.
The domains, once the transfer ends, extend their expiration date by one year.
Renewals
You can renew your .INK domain at any time. This process usually takes between 20 and 30 minutes to complete.
Cancellations
It's possible to request the cancellation of a .INK domain; you must do so via ticket (support area). Please note that cancelling a domain does not entitle you to a refund of the amount paid for it.
DNS modifications
DNS changes are immediate, but please note that they must propagate through the network. This process usually takes between 6 and 12 hours to complete; until then, the domain will keep pointing to the previous DNS servers.
DNSSEC
We allow the usage of DNSSEC on .ink 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, ownership changes of .INK domains require both the current and the new owner to accept the change. Once the ownership change has been completed, the domain cannot be transferred to another registrar for a period of 60 days.
More information: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/transfer-policy-2016-06-01-en.
Permitted characters / IDN
- .ink 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 .ink domains.
Permitted IDN character table for .ink domains
An Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) is a domain name that can contain non-ASCII characters.
| Unicode Script | Hyphen (-) | Digits (0-9) | Letters (a-z) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | Yes | Yes | ||
| Latin | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Cyrillic | Yes | Yes | ||
| Korean | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Lao | Yes | Yes | ||
| Greek | Yes | Yes | ||
| Hebrew | Yes | Yes | ||
| Japanese | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Thai | Yes | Yes | Yes |
IDN domains do not allow mixing different scripts or character sets (for example, Latin, Greek or Cyrillic).
However, different character tables can be mixed within the same script.
- The Latin script allows characters from the Latin-1 supplement, Latin Extended-A, Latin Extended-B, etc. tables.
- The Greek script allows combining characters from the Greek, Greek Extended, etc. tables, but not combining them with basic Latin characters (a-z); numbers and the hyphen are allowed.
- Other script types have their own corresponding tables.
Official documentation
In this section you will find links to the official documentation of the extension.
- .INK domains have no official documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering a .ink 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.
You can find out if a .ink domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Yes, you can transfer your .ink domain from the transfer domains section by following the steps provided there.
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