Domains Help

About .SHOP domains

GMO Registry is the sponsor and backend provider for the .SHOP extension.

Who can register .SHOP domains?

Anyone can register .SHOP domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.

Registration restrictions

When registering a .SHOP domain, you must follow specific requirements.

  • Must use: 1-63 characters
  • Can use: Letters (a-z characters), numbers (0-9) and hyphens (except in the 3rd or 4th characters of the domain name)
  • Cannot use: Special characters (e.g., & and #)
  • IDN: Supported, Note: IDN's support 3-63 characters only

Features

  • Registration length: 1-10 years
  • Renewal length: 1-10 years
    • If you have auto-renew enabled, we’ll attempt to charge the associated payment method and renew your .SHOP domain on its expiration date.
    • If auto-renew fails or isn't enabled at all, we’ll park your .SHOP domain. A parked domain will display a temporary web page when the domain name is entered in a web browser.
    • If the domain isn't manually renewed within 40 days following expiration, we cancel it and remove it from your account.
  • Backorders: Not supported
  • Transfers to GoDaddy: Supported
  • Transfers away from GoDaddy: Supported
  • Transfers to another GoDaddy account: Supported
  • Basic privacy protection: Not Supported
  • Protection plan upgrades: Not Supported
  • CashParking: Supported
  • Contact updates: Supported

Refunds

For details on refunds, see our refund policy. Most domains will follow the Standard Refund Terms, but certain domains may have exceptions or may not be refundable at all. Review the information under Products with Special Refund Terms > Domain Name Registrations/Renewals and Products Not Eligible for Refunds.

Nameserver requirements

  • Must use: 1-13 nameservers
  • Can use: DNSSEC, IPv4, IPV6

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