Expired .ALSACE Domains

Registration Requirements

There is no special process needed to register a .ALSACE domain name, no special action is needed on your end.

.ALSACE Registry Information

Registration Service

http://www.mondomaine.alsace

Whois Server

whois-alsace.nic.fr

Registration Date

2014-09-18

Registration Price

$52.00 Annually

Registered Domains

2,488

Whois Privacy

Yes

.ALSACE Top Registrars

Registrar name Registered domains Share, %
OVH sas 1,374 38.87%
Gandi SAS 509 14.40%
IONOS SE 191 5.40%
Nameshield SAS 102 2.89%
NordNet SA 47 1.33%
Key-Systems, LLC 38 1.07%
MarkMonitor Inc. 31 0.88%
Lexsynergy Limited 22 0.62%
EuroDNS S.A. 12 0.34%
Ascio Technologies, Inc. Danmark - Filial af Ascio technologies, Inc. USA 10 0.28%

What is .alsace domain name?

The .alsace top-level domain name is reserved for sites that are relevant to the Alsace region of France. The TLD is aimed at organizations looking to reach local customers in their native language, French.

The TLD is the first geographical TLD to be approved by ICANN and follows a long list of successful community-based TLDs such as .cat, .asia, and .eco.


Who can apply for .alsace domain name?

Anyone looking to reach local Alsace-based customers might want a .alsace TLD. Anyone can register a .alsace domain name. There are no restrictions according to nationality, residence, or location.

Individuals, organizations, and companies are all welcome to apply for a .alsace web address. It is an open TLD, so there are no restrictions on eligibility.


What are the requirements to register .alsace domain name?

Before applying for a .alsace domain name, applicants must ensure that it is available. Organizations will need to check the TLDs list of reserved and restricted names before checking availability at registrar websites.

There are no eligibility restrictions, so anyone can apply for a .alsace web address.

Simply being located or having a presence in Alsace does not qualify you to register .alsace domain names.

There are no restrictions on eligibility, but each applicant must meet the technical and operational requirements for running a website under the new gTLD.


What are the registration restrictions for a .alsace domain name?

The .alsace TLD is an open name, so there are no registration restrictions. Any individual or organization can apply for a new .alsace web address.

However, the TLD is governed by ICANN's Registry Restrictions, which regulate its operation. These restrictions include:

-No more than 100 domain names per organization may be registered under a .alsace TLD.

-Approved .alsace domains may not link directly to websites at another top-level domain. For example, a .alsace domain may not link to a site with the .com TLD.

-Approved domains must be active and operational for at least six months prior to transferring out of the Registry system. This is designed to protect registrants during the transfer process.

-Approved domains may initially be registered for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 10 years.

-Domain names under .alsace must have at least one active web page in order to maintain their registration.


What are the benefits of registering my own .alsace domain name?

By registering your own .alsace TLD and website, you and your organization will be able to:

-Reach local audiences in their own language. The TLD is targeted at local businesses that want to attract local clients in French.

-Use a .alsace web address for online services and transactions. The domain can be used as a payment tool for online retailers, a client portal for a new business, or another transactional site.

-Increase your Google rankings through an easy-to-type domain.

-Make your brand more relevant to local customers in Alsace, France.

-Increase regional search engine visibility with a .alsace TLD.

-Incorporate local information into a single online package.

-Communicate effectively by providing relevant web content to the Alsace region.

-Take advantage of the user-friendly .alsace TLD.

-Reserve your own .alsace address today!