.WALES Domain
.wales is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Wales, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is intended for use by Welsh businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their Welsh identity online.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
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Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
No specific restrictions, but registrants are encouraged to have a connection to Wales.
Additional Information
A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) specifically designated for Wales, allowing entities to express their Welsh identity and association with Wales on the internet.
The .wales domain was launched alongside .cymru, its Welsh language counterpart.It was introduced to promote Welsh culture and identity online.
Frequently Asked Questions
.wales is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Wales, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is intended for use by Welsh businesses, organizations, and individuals to showcase their Welsh identity online. The .WALES TLD is managed by Nominet UK and was introduced in 2014.
Registration for .WALES domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions, but registrants are encouraged to have a connection to Wales.
The average pricing for a .WALES domain is £10-£20 per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .WALES domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.wales. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/wales/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .WALES domains include: Nominet, GoDaddy, 123-reg, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .WALES provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.