What is a domain name?
A domain name is the address of your website, for example, www.johnsmith.name. It is unique and once a domain name has been registered to a company, they have exclusive use of that web address for the duration of their registration.
Where do I register my .name domain?
You may register your .name web address from many registrars throughout the world. Check out our list of some of the registrars who sell .name addresses.
What is a Registry?
A registry is a company or organization that maintains the master database of domain names that all end with the same Top Level Domain (TLD), such as .com. There are approximately 250 registries around the globe. VeriSign, Inc., maintains the registry for domain names ending in .com, .net, .NAME, .tv, .cc, .jobs and .edu.
What is a Registrar?
A Registrar is company or organization through which you can obtain a .name address. Registrars process your registration requests for domain names, and ensure that the address is properly registered. While many registrars offer a wide range of domain names for registration, some specialize in particular address extensions, like .name or .cc, or in specific regions.
Who operates .name domain names?
For over a decade, Verisign has managed the Domain Name Registry for all .com and .net domain names. Verisign is also the trusted provider for .name.
