This article describes the procedures and requirements of .ai domain names.
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.ai domain registration↓
Registration is not realtime, it may take 2 or 3 days before the registration is accepted by the registry.
.ai domain transfer↓
A transfer is initiated with an authorization code which is provided by the current provider. The transfer is finished nearly realtime. The domain registration will be extended by a year.
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| Transfer authorization code required | yes |
| Method of confirmation | authcode |
| Registration period after transfer | extends |
| Transfer time | Realtime |
| Advanced and simple transfers available | Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .ai domains is available. |
.ai domain update and trade (owner change)↓
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Update owner (trade) |
Update other data |
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An owner change can be performed by updating the owner handle of the domain. This change is processed realtime.
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An update is processed realtime. Nameservers are instantly updated in the registry zonefile. |
.ai domain delete (expiration) and reactivation (restore)↓
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Delete / expiration |
Restore / reactivation |
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Deletion is not possible for .ai domains. Instead, deleted domains will expire at the registry.
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Restore of .ai domains is not supported. Instead, the registry runs an auction model for expired .ai domains. On every 3rd Friday of the month, not-renewed .ai domains are released for auction on this website after a period of 3 months after the expiration date. The auctions last about 10 days, but may be extended. Further information can be found in the registry's FAQ. |
.ai detailed TLD information↓
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| Registration agreement | The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: |