This article describes the procedures and requirements of .cat domain names.
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Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
- registrant e-mail address verification applies
Registration of 1- and 2-character domain names is possible as well. The fee for such short domain names is €469 per year. Please contact our support department if you are interested.
Authorization code required | yes |
Method of confirmation | authcode |
Registration period after transfer | extends |
Average transfer time | Max 6 days |
Advanced and simple transfers available | Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .cat domains is available. |
Owner change (trade)
- Trade - via RCP or API, by updating the owner handle
- Confirmation - via email to losing and gaining domain owners
Other update
- Domain updates - via RCP or API. Processed real-time
Delete
- Delete - via RCP or API
- Domains, deleted explicitly - locked in hard quarantine 28 days after deletion
- Expired domains - locked in soft quarantine for 44 days. If not restored - locked in hard quarantine 28 more days
Restore / reactivate
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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: |
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