.museum domains
Information and use of .museum domains
The .museum domain is an exclusive extension designed for museums, launched in 2001 and managed by the Museum Domain Management Association. This domain stands out for its ability to authenticate and promote cultural institutions online. By opting for a .museum, museum entities not only enhance their credibility but also ensure a unique and easily identifiable digital presence.
Its main goal is to unite the global museum community and facilitate access to collections and exhibitions worldwide. Additionally, it's an excellent tool to improve the visibility and SEO of websites related to the museum sector. By choosing a .museum, you guarantee a direct and genuine association with the world of art and culture, allowing your visitors to confidently access legitimate and certified content.
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Features of .museum domains
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.museum domain regulations
Residency requirements
This extension doesn't have any residency requirements.
Technical requirements
.MUSEUM domains require the DNS servers to be active on different subnets and authoritative for the domain at the time of registration.
You can check if they meet the minimum requirements using our Zone Check tool.
Registrations
.MUSEUM domain registrations are immediate.
Transfers
To transfer a .MUSEUM 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 .MUSEUM domain transfers.
The domains, once the transfer ends, extend their expiration date by one year.
Renewals
You can renew your .MUSEUM 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 .MUSEUM domain; you must do so via ticket (support area). Please note that canceling 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 .museum 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 .MUSEUM 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
- .museum 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.
Official documentation
In this section you will find links to the official documentation of the extension.
- .MUSEUM domains have no official documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering a .museum 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.
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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 .museum domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Yes, you can transfer your .museum domain from the transfer domains section by following the steps provided there.
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