- Domain names may include only letters, numbers, or hyphen (” “);
- Domain names cannot begin or end with a hyphen;
- Domain names cannot have more than 63 characters, not including extensions;
- Minimum length of a second or third level domain name is 3 characters, not including extensions.
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Mandatory rules for second level domains:
certain three letter names are reserved, such as com.bs, org.bs, edu.bs, gov.bs, and all three letter country code names listed in ISO 3166.
all one letter domains (i.e.[a z].bs) and two letter domains are reserved for possible future sub domain usage.
there shall be at least two name servers for the domain (with addresses specified in the request) operating at the time the request is submitted. There is no restriction on the IP address of these name servers, but they must be reachable on the Internet at the time of application.
Mandatory rules for third level domains:
all one Letter domains (i.e.[a z].xxx.bs) are reserved to cater for possible future sub domain usage.
there shall be at least two name servers for the domain (with addresses specified in the request) operating at the time the request is submitted. There is no restriction on the IP address of these name servers, but they must be reachable on the Internet at the time of application.
third level registrations shall be allowed in the following sub domains of the .bs domain with the restrictions given:
- .COM.BS
- .NET.BS
- .ORG.BS
- .EDU.BS is reserved for Bahamian educational institutions and educational institutions with presence in The Bahamas
- .GOV.BS is reserved for Bahamas Government ministries and agencies.
- Use only letters, numbers, or hyphen (” “).
- Domain names cannot begin or end with a hyphen.
- Domain names cannot have more than 63 characters, not including .AG, .COM.AG, .NET.AG, .ORG.AG, .EDU.AG, .GOV.AG, ETC.
- Maximum length of a complete (Fully Qualified, FQDN) domain name (including . separators) is 255 characters.
- Minimum length of a domain name is 1 character, not including extensions.
- A name may begin with a digit.
- One and two character domain names are allowed.
- Domain names considered offensive may be declined.
- For domains to be active on the Internet, they must have at least one configured and working name server.
- There is no restriction on the physical location or IP address of these name servers.
- Domain names may be re sold.
- A domain name registration shall be for an initial 1 year period, and should be renewed at least annually thereafter.
- A domain name can initially be registered for 1 10 years period.
- A domain name can be renewed for 1 9 years period.
- There is no restriction on the number of domain names that a single entity or person can register.
- A domain name may be revoked if it is used for offensive, immoral or illegal purposes, including “Spam”.
- A domain name may be revoked if found to be in contravention of published policies and procedures.
- A domain name may be suspended or revoked if the Registry is directed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
- The Registry will use reasonable efforts to make the Name Service available at all times. However, the quality and availability of the service may be affected by factors outside our control such as but not limited to: fire, flood and subsidence, physical obstructions, atmospheric conditions, acts of God, industrial action, default or failure of a third party. The service may also be affected by faults in national and international telecommunication networks on which the service may rely.
- The registration of a new name will usually take 1 2 working days.
- .ag, .com.ag, .net.ag, and .org.ag are currently available to any and all registrants worldwide for the stated fees.
- .edu.ag is available ONLY to valid local Antiguan and Barbudan Educational Institutions.
- In the case of restricted second or third level domains (such as .edu.ag and .gov.ag), applicants may be asked to provide proof of their identity, or details of their existence as a properly constituted Antiguan organization, and evidence of their ability to meet the conditions for holding such a domain name.
- For the purposes of registration policies and prices, Antiguan “offshore” or “International” companies are not considered local Antiguan entities. The Registry will use established laws and government policies to determine who or what constitutes Antiguan entities.
- Upon application for registration of a new domain name, name holders agree to be bound by all published policies and terms of service. Where the name holder makes use of an agent, the agent agrees that it has made its client aware of all policies and that the client agrees to be bound by those policies.
- If there is conflict between an applicant for a new domain name and the holder of an existing name, it is for those parties to resolve the conflict. Any resulting change in registration details of the existing name must be mutually agreed between the parties.
- The Registry does not decide whether an applicant has a legitimate right to the name. The applicant, in lodging the request for the name, warrants that it is entitled to register the name as requested.
- Applicants who misrepresent their entitlement to register or use a name are warned that this may result in action from others who claim rights to the name. If the Registry, or any of their agents, officers or employees incur costs through involvement in disputes over names, any applicant for, or holder of, a name which is subject to a dispute will be liable for those costs.
- A domain name may be cancelled or redelegated at any stage where the name holder does not comply with these requirements or fails to meet any fees or other liabilities in connection with the registration or use of the domain name.
What Top Level Domains (TLDs) are available for registration in Antigua?
In Antigua there are available the following top and secondary level domains:
- .ag
- .com.ag
- .org.ag
- .net.ag
- .edu.ag
- .gov.ag
The following domains can be registered by anyone from anywhere in the world: .ag, .com.ag, .org.ag, .net.ag. The following domains are restricted to qualified Antiguan organizations: .edu.ag, .gov.ag.
Once I have a domain name secured, how long may I use it?
If there are no trademark disputes, your secured domain name will be yours for as long as you maintain the yearly registration fees.
What if my domain name is the same as a trademarked name?
Generally, if you’ve registered the name in good faith, if the domain is not a name belonging to an internationally known company, and you can show that you have a legitimate reason to use that name, then you are likely to be able to keep that name. If it can be shown that you purchased the name for the express purpose of re selling it to a company with a legitimate claim to the name, for exorbitant fees, you may not be able to keep the name.
How do I choose a good domain name?
It is best to choose a name that reflects the intent and purpose of your web site or business. Try to keep it short and snappy, and try to see how closely the name matches your business name, products or services or main focus. Keep in mind the image that the name portrays and remember that your domain name will be one of the ways people recognize or evaluate sites of interests when they are searching. Always remember that you should choose a name that is easy to remember and that is 16 or less characters.
What are the valid characters for a domain name and how long can it be?
The only valid characters for a domain name are letters, numbers and a hyphen ” “. Other special characters like the underscore “_” or an exclamation mark “!” are NOT permitted. A domain name cannot end with a ” “.
Example: yourcompany name.com (incorrect, No spaces allowed)
Example: yourcompany name.com (correct)
A domain name can be up to 32 characters long not including the characters used to identify the Top Level Domain (.AG, .NET.AG, .COM.AG, or .ORG.AG). Do not type the www. before your domain name when registering.
What does it mean to “park” a domain name?
To register a domain name you need a Domain Name System (DNS) server to host it. When you register a domain name with us, we provide the authoritative entry for the domain, and may also provide the actual hosting of your domain name on our DNS. In that latter case, we would hold or “park” the domain name for you. You have the option to move your domain name off of our servers to another Internet Service Provider (ISP) or Host provider at any time.
I have an e mail which says that my domain has been registered, but I can’t go to it with my web browser. Why?
Even after you have submitted the registration for your new domain, there are many more steps still to be done. Your domain will be entered into the domain database, and your registration must travel to all the ISPs in the world. Your web host must also insert the domain name into the primary DNS given on the application form, and set up a website for you. It may take up to 7 days after you submit your registration before you will be able to go to your domain with your web browser.
What do I need in order to register a domain name?
To register a domain name, you need to specify the contact information and billing information associated with your domain name. You do not need to specify a NIC handle, DNS server information or an IP Address; unless you wish the domain to be active and you have the information from your service provider. Marcaria.com will supply default DNS and IP Information for your domain name, which can be modified at any time after the registration is completed. You can change your DNS or contact information at any time after registration.
How long does the registration process take?
Registration process should only take a few minutes to complete. All .AG domain names may take from 24 72 hours, which is considered normal Internet propagation time, until they are accessible.
Is it possible for another person to register my domain name after I have registered it?
All .ag domain name availability is verified through a central database of available .ag domain names. This system prevents a domain name that is successfully registered, either with Marcaria.com or through another registrar or reseller, from being registered through another domain name registration site.
Domain names are registered on a first come first serve basis. However, in the event that the registry has not yet updated the sources used to verify .ag availability and an attempt was made to register a recently registered domain name, the attempted registration will be rejected by the registry.
Once a domain name is registered, who is the legal registrant of the domain name?
When a domain name is registered, the “registrant” contracts the use of the domain name. However, there is no permanent registrant for any domain name. The “registrant” of a domain name is the original contact listed under Organization Using Domain Name (Registrant) at the time of registration, regardless of whether the other contact information has been changed since that time.
Please note that the Administrative contact is not automatically the registrant. The registry recognizes the registrant as the final authority on a domain name, so please make sure that you have entered the correct registrant information at the time of registration. Changing a registrant associated with a domain name is a longer and more involved process and requires fax authorization.
