Expired .DATA Domains

Registration Requirements

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

.DATA Registry Information

Registration Service

https://www.dish.com/

Whois Server

whois.nic.data

Registration Date

2016-12-15

Registered Domains

1

Whois Privacy

No

What is the .data domain name?

.data is the new domain name for data-related websites, such as data storage, database, statistics, etc. It is also used for scientific, academic, and research purposes.

Though it is a new domain name launched for such purposes only recently, it has been occupied fast by web operators that provide such services.

It may sound confusing at first, but let me explain how it works. Basically, with .data you can register domains that are used to define data in some way.

For example, if you are developing a storage service for data, your domain can be defined through .data.

So it's not just about hosting data there, but rather displaying some relevant information to the users using the name itself.


Why do you need a .data domain name anyway?

When you have a .data domain, passers-by can easily recognize that it's a website related to data. So if they are interested in such things, they may be more likely to visit your website.

In addition, when serving customers from around the world, having domains with different languages is not easy, especially when you are in a foreign country.

Moreover, if your website is written in another language but still targeting international visitors, using the right top-level domain will be essential to boost its popularity.

All these factors can help you boost your business by bringing more customers and promoting the visibility of your site among others.

In fact, having a domain with .data can have a big influence on your company's brand recognition as being a leader in the market. It shows you are well prepared for changes and developments that may occur in the future.

This is just an example of how you should use it, but I'm sure that there are many ways to make good use of it.


What is the common second-level .data domain name?

I would recommend either your company name or product related to data, but not both. That way, you can make it more obvious what the website is all about.

As there are many possible second-level domains, I will give you an example of how to use them wisely.

For example, when you are doing business in data storage, you may use the drive.data as the second-level domain name. It is short and very convincing for users to know what they can expect from such a site.

But it's also good if you want to make a web portal or anything else that is linked directly to your business.

So, things like data.drive or drive.data are definitely good choices for your business websites related to data storage and other similar activities you might be doing at the same time.


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

There are no restrictions on who can register a .data domain name. Anyone can have it, but there are some limitations for certain second-level domains.

For example, you cannot register .data domain names that are offensive or related to business partnerships.

For this reason, if you want to have a .data name for your company but there is no match available at the top level, try another second-level domain instead of using "company" as it may be rejected by registry officials.