This article describes the procedures and requirements of .cz domain names.
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Successful domain registration via RCP or API requires:
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
Successful domain transfer via RCP or API requires:
- authorisation code
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
A transfer is realtime. The registration period after a successful transfer will not change.
Additional notes on a .cz transfer
- If the current registrar cannot or does not want to provide you with the authorization code of the domain name, you can also request this directly via the .CZ Registry website: https://www.nic.cz/whois/send-password/ .
Authorization code required | yes |
Method of confirmation | authcode |
Registration period after transfer | unchanged |
Average transfer time | Realtime |
Advanced and simple transfers available | Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .cz domains is available. |
Owner change (trade)
- Trade - via RCP or API, by updating the owner handle. Process is real-time
Other update
- Domain updates - via RCP or API. Processed real-time
Due to automatic cleanup processes of the Czech registry, sometimes a domain contact received an e-mail with subject "Oznámení o zrušení sady nameserverů ... / Notification of NS set ... deletion" or about the "Cancellation of the contact" which is not in use.
Such e-mail does not impact domain availability and can be ignored.
Delete
Explicit delete
- requested via RCP or API
- processed realtime
- will be available for new registration immediately (no quarantine or redemption period applies)
Expiration
In case the domain expires (not renewed in time):
- will lead to soft quarantine for 60 days, after which the domain is released for new registration
Restore / reactivate
- Restore / reactivation supported via RCP or API
- If 60 days of Soft Quarantine has passed, the domain can no longer be restored.
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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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