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.AUTHOR Domain

The .AUTHOR domain extension is designed for authors, writers, and literary professionals to establish their online presence and promote their work.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Amazon Registry Services, Inc.
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.author
Introduced: 2015

Technical Details

Restrictions: No specific restrictions, but intended for use by authors, writers, and literary professionals.
Average Pricing: $39.99
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Sunrise Period Start:2014-05-05
Sunrise Period End:2014-07-04
Public Registration:✗ Restricted

Registration Requirements:

No specific restrictions, but intended for use by authors, writers, and literary professionals.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) that is open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide, specifically tailored for authors and writers.

The .AUTHOR domain is part of Amazon's suite of brand-related TLDs, which includes other writing-related extensions like .BOOK and .READ.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .AUTHOR domain extension is designed for authors, writers, and literary professionals to establish their online presence and promote their work. The .AUTHOR TLD is managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. and was introduced in 2015.

Registration for .AUTHOR domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions, but intended for use by authors, writers, and literary professionals.

The average pricing for a .AUTHOR domain is $39.99. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .AUTHOR domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.author. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .AUTHOR domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Name.com, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

The .AUTHOR domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.