.tl – Openprovider

This article describes the procedures and requirements of .tl domain names.
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Registration

You can register a .tl domain through our API or control panel. This registration is real time and requires the following information:

the domain's contact handles (owner, administrative, etc.)
two or more nameservers or a nameserver group

Transfer

Transfer of .tl domains is possible via API or RCP. For transfer of .com.tl, .net.tl and .org.tl domains please contact our support team for price and procedure.

Additional notes on a .tl transfer

Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode
Registration period after transfer	unchanged
Average transfer time
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our Sales department to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .tl domains is available.

Update

Owner change (trade)

An owner change can be performed by updating the owner handle of the domain. This change is processed realtime.

Other update

An contact update can be performed by updating the handle of the domain. This change is processed realtime.

Deletion / Restore

Delete

A domain can be deleted manually. Deletion has to be done at least two days before renewal.

Restore / reactivate

A domain can be restored using a restore domain command at the supplier. The domain can be renewed for 28 days after expiring.

Detailed extension information

Registry	Registry: CoCCA Registry whois: whois.nic.tl Registry web based whois: http://www.nic.tl/index.php/whois.html Registry zonefile updates: Every 60 minutes
Technical information	Available second level domains: .com.tl DNSSEC support: no Min: 2 Max: 63 Alphanumeric and a hyphen except in the first or last position IDN: No Registration period: 1-5 years Renewal date offset: 3 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. More info. Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. Soft quarantine period: n/a days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. More info. Quarantine period: 0 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	Local presence required? no Does Openprovider provide local presence services? n/a Local activity required? no Correct nameserver configuration required? no The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies	TLD Policy: http://www.nic.tl/index.php/tld-policy/timor-leste.html
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: General registration agreement

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