What's a TLD (Top-Level Domain)?

Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD)

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) is a top-level domain used (at least in theory) by a particular class of organization. These are three or more letters long, and are named for the type of organization that they represent (for example, .com for commercial organizations).

Also See: Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLD) | Country Code Second-Level Domains (ccSLD)

gTLDs available at LQD Internet

TLD	Transfer Ins	ID Protect	Registration	Additional Info
.ASIA			1-10 yrs	Requires a Charter Eligibility Declaration (CED). Open to anyone who can meet the CED requirement. Learn More
.BIZ			1-10 yrs	gTLD dedicated exclusively to the business community. The .BIZ domain can only be used for a "bona fide business or commercial use".
.COM			1-10 yrs	Short for .commercial. Domain names with the .com extension are by far the most popular, and can be purchased by any individual or business.
.INFO			1-10 yrs	The first unrestricted top-level domain since .com, .info domains are available to the general public.
.MOBI			1-10 yrs	.MOBI Web Sites must comply with registry Switch On! Guides
.NAME			1-10 yrs	Available to the general public, .name email addresses are listed as firstname@lastname.name or lastname@firstname.name, while Web sites are listed as www.firstname.lastname.name. Learn More
.NET			1-10 yrs	Short for .network, this domain extension was originally designed to be used by technical Web sites. However, domains using this extension can be registered by anyone.
.ORG			1-10 yrs	When you buy a .ORG, your organization is linked to a well-established brand of trust and integrity. One of the original top-level domains (TLDs), .ORG became the registry of choice for organizations dedicated to serving the public interest, and today .ORG is considered one of the most trusted domains on the internet. Learn More

Country Code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD)

A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is an Internet top-level domain generally used or reserved for a country or a dependent territory. ccTLD identifiers are two letters long, and all two-letter top-level domains are ccTLDs. Creation and delegation of ccTLDs is performed by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), and with certain exceptions noted below corresponds to the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country codes maintained by the ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency.

Also See: Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) | Country Code Second-Level Domains (ccSLD)

ccTLDs available at LQD Internet

TLD	Transfer Ins	ID Protect	Registration	Additional Info
.AC			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.AT			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.BE			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.BZ			1-10 yrs	The country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country of Belize. Anyone in the world can register a .bz name.
.CA			1-10 yrs	Canada's ccTLD. There are additional contact attributes required for the Canadian ccTLD.
.CC			1-10 yrs	Top level domain for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Anyone in the world can register a .cc domain for any purpose.
.CN			1-10 yrs	One of the hottest and fastest growing ccTLDs in the world is the .CN domain. As of January 2008, .CN has over 9 million registrations and ranks as the 4th largest TLD. According to figures reported by CNNIC in June, 2007, China now has 162 million Internet users or 12.3% of the country's total population, up from 137 million users in 2006. More info
.DE			1-10 yrs	Germany's ccTLD The administrative contact must have a street address or P.O. box within Germany. .DE names require a minimum of 2 name servers.
.EU			1 yr	To register a .EU domain name, you must meet one of the following requirements: i) Undertakings having their registered office, central administration or principal place of business within the European community; ii) Organizations established within the European Community without prejudice to the application of national law; iii) Natural persons resident within the European Community.
.GS			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.IN			1-5 yrs	Top level domain for India. Anyone in the world can register a .in name.
.IO			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.IT			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process. Individual registrants may only register one .IT domain. Companies may register more, but must provide a tax ID number. Registrants must reside in the European Union.
.JP			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.LA			1 yr	Open TLD, great for Los Angeles residents and businesses. Totally open TLD.
.MS			1 yr	WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.
.NL			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. You must fax in info after purchase to complete registration. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.NU			2-10 yrs	"NU" means "NOW" in some European countries and is a very popular TLD. No restrictions and can be registered by anyone.
.NZ			1 yr	The ccTLD for the country of New Zealand. There are no residency restrictions, these domains can be registered by anyone. These domains have special renewal restrictions.Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.SH			1 yr	Special renewal terms exist for this TLD. Please see terms and conditions during the registration process.
.TC			1 yr	WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry
.TM			10 yrs
.TV			1-10 yrs	One of the most identifiable TLDs on the net.
.TW			1-10 yrs	Taiwan's ccTLD More info
.US			1-10 yrs	Download the list of ".US restricted Names" version 2 (225KB zip file). Note: You must meet all the .US Nexus registration requirements to register a name in the .US TLD.
.UK			2 yrs	Currently, contact information modifications are not immediate. .UK names require a minimum of 2 name servers. Name servers changes/updates may take up to half an hour. A renewal cannot be issued until at least five (5) months prior to the domain's expiration date and effects of a renewal do not occur instantly.
.VG			1 yr	WHOIS changes must be made at the Registry.
.WS			1-10 yrs	The country-coded Top Level Domain (ccTLD) for the country of Western Samoa but branded as WebSite. Anyone in the world can register a .WS name.

Country Code Second-Level Domain (ccSLD)

A country code second-level domain (ccSLD) is a second-level domain to a country code top-level domain. It may be set apart by the domain name registry for the registration of third-level domains or registered to a third party as a subdomain. Many registries reuse common top-level domain names at the second-level such as "com", "net" and "org", e.g. .com.sg.

Also See: Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) | Country Code Top-Level Domains (ccTLD)

ccSLDs available at LQD Internet

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