About .COM domains

VeriSign Global Registry Services is the sponsor for .com domain names.

Who can register .COM domains?

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

Registration restrictions

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

• Must use: 3-63 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 #)
• IDNs: Supported

Features

• Registration length: 1-10 years
• Renewal length: 1-10 years
• We'll attempt to auto-renew your domain on its expiration date. We'll park domains after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel it and remove it from your account.
• Backorders: Supported
• Transfers to GoDaddy: Supported
• Transfers away from GoDaddy: Supported
• Transfers to another GoDaddy account: Supported
• Basic privacy protection: Supported
• Protection plan upgrades: Supported
• CashParking: Supported
• Contact Updates: Supported

Nameserver requirements

• Can use: DNSSEC, IPv4, IPv6

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.

More info

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