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.DESI Domain

DESI is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or interested in the Indian diaspora, or those who want to target this demographic.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Desi Networks LLC
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.desi
Introduced: 2014

Technical Details

Restrictions: While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations associated with or interested in the Indian diaspora.
Average Pricing: $30
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.desi/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Sunrise Period Start:2014-07-17
Sunrise Period End:2014-09-15
General Availability:2014-10
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations associated with or interested in the Indian diaspora.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) is one of the categories of top-level domains (TLDs) maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) for use in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It is open for registration by any individual or entity worldwide, but is particularly relevant for those associated with the Indian diaspora.

The term 'desi' is derived from the Sanskrit word 'deśa' (देश) meaning 'country' or 'land'. It's commonly used to refer to people, cultures, and products of the Indian subcontinent and its diaspora.

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Frequently Asked Questions

DESI is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or interested in the Indian diaspora, or those who want to target this demographic. The .DESI TLD is managed by Desi Networks LLC and was introduced in 2014.

Registration for .DESI domains has the following restrictions: While open to all, it is primarily intended for use by individuals, businesses, and organizations associated with or interested in the Indian diaspora.

The average pricing for a .DESI domain is $30. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

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

Popular registrars that support .DESI domains include: GoDaddy, NameCheap, Dynadot, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

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