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.POST Domain

The .POST domain is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) specifically designed for postal operators and the broader postal community worldwide.

sTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

WHOIS Server: whois.dotpostregistry.net
Introduced: 2012

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registration is restricted to postal operators and organizations within the postal sector that meet specific eligibility criteria set by the Universal Postal Union.
Average Pricing: Varies
RDAP Server: https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/post/

Launch Dates & Availability

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General Availability:2012-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registration is restricted to postal operators and organizations within the postal sector that meet specific eligibility criteria set by the Universal Postal Union.

Additional Information

A sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) is a specialized domain that has a sponsor representing a specific community served by the domain. In this case, .POST serves the global postal community.

The .POST domain was the first TLD to require DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) for all domain names at the time of its launch.It's one of the few TLDs managed by a United Nations specialized agency (the UPU).

Frequently Asked Questions

The .POST domain is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) specifically designed for postal operators and the broader postal community worldwide. The .POST TLD is managed by Universal Postal Union (UPU) and was introduced in 2012.

Registration for .POST domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to postal operators and organizations within the postal sector that meet specific eligibility criteria set by the Universal Postal Union.

Pricing for .POST domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.

WHOIS information for .POST domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.dotpostregistry.net. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/post/ for more structured data access.

Many accredited domain registrars support .POST domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.

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