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.BOSTON Domain

A geographic top-level domain (gTLD) representing the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It's intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or located in Boston.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: MM Registry Limited
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.boston
Introduced: 2016

Technical Details

Restrictions: While there are no strict restrictions, the domain is intended for entities with a connection to Boston. Some names may be reserved for city use.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.boston/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Launch timeline from ICANN's new gTLD program

Sunrise Period Start:2017-07
Sunrise Period End:2017-09
General Availability:2017-10
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

While there are no strict restrictions, the domain is intended for entities with a connection to Boston. Some names may be reserved for city use.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) that represents a specific geographic location, in this case, the city of Boston. It's part of the new gTLD program launched by ICANN to expand the domain name system.

The .BOSTON TLD was launched as part of a broader initiative to create city-specific domain extensions.It allows local businesses and organizations to have a stronger online identity tied to the city of Boston.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A geographic top-level domain (gTLD) representing the city of Boston, Massachusetts, USA. It's intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or located in Boston. The .BOSTON TLD is managed by MM Registry Limited and was introduced in 2016.

Registration for .BOSTON domains has the following restrictions: While there are no strict restrictions, the domain is intended for entities with a connection to Boston. Some names may be reserved for city use.

The average pricing for a .BOSTON domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .BOSTON domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.boston. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.boston/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .BOSTON domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Network Solutions, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

The .BOSTON domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.