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About .SHOP domains

GMO Registry is the sponsor and backend provider for the .SHOP extension.

Who can register .SHOP domains?

Anyone can register .SHOP domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration restrictions

When registering a .SHOP domain, you must follow specific requirements.

  • Must use: 1-63 characters
  • Can use: Letters (a-z characters), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name)
  • Cannot use: Special characters (e.g., & and #)
  • IDN: Supported, Note: IDN's support 3-63 characters only

Features

  • Registration length: 1-10 years
  • Renewal length: 1-10 years
    • If you have auto-renew enabled, we’ll attempt to charge the associated payment method and renew your .SHOP domain on its expiration date.
    • If auto-renew fails or isn't enabled at all, we’ll park your .SHOP domain. A parked domain will display a temporary web page when the domain name is entered in a web browser.
    • If the domain isn't manually renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel it and remove it from your account.
  • Backorders: Not supported
  • Transfers to XRT Services: Supported
  • Transfers away from XRT Services: Supported
  • Transfers to another XRT Services account: Supported
  • Basic privacy protection: Not Supported
  • Protection plan upgrades: Not Supported
  • Contact updates: Supported

Refunds

For details on refunds, see our refund policy . Most domains will follow the Standard Refund Terms, but certain domains may have exceptions or may not be refundable at all. Review the information under Products with Special Refund Terms > Domain Name Registrations/Renewals and Products Not Eligible for Refunds.

Nameserver requirements

  • Must use: 1-13 nameservers
  • Can use: DNSSEC, IPv4, IPV6

More info

  • Want to register a .SHOP domain? Search for your domain today.
  • Check out our most common domain articles to get started with your .SHOP domain.