Are there any restrictions to register a .DIRECTORY domain?

No, registration is completely unrestricted. Anyone can register a .DIRECTORY domain on a first-come, first-served basis.

Does .DIRECTORY support localized characters (IDN)?

No, only standard alphanumeric English characters (a-z, 0-9) and hyphens are supported.

What is the character length limit for .DIRECTORY?

A .DIRECTORY domain name must be between 2 and 63 characters long.

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.DIRECTORY Domain Registration & WHOIS

Analyze registry operators, character limits, IDN support status, and specific registration guidelines for .DIRECTORY domains.

Extension Metadata

Min 2 Chr

Max 63 Chr

IDN NO

Category: generic

Operator: Identity Digital Limited

Registration Eligibility

This extension is open to any individual or business globally without strict regulatory constraint policies.

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Overview & Registration Guidelines

The .DIRECTORY domain extension is The .directory top-level domain (gTLD) is a generic extension designed specifically for online business directories, phone books, membership lists, and category databases. It establishes an active and easily discoverable digital address for users to search for local businesses. It requires a minimum label length of 2 characters and supports up to 63 characters. It does not support IDN characters, meaning only standard English characters are allowed. Registration is completely open and unrestricted globally to individuals and organizations.

To search for who owns a specific domain registered under this extension, you can perform a live query in our WHOIS portal above. The registry operator database will respond in real time with server details, domain status codes, registration/expiry dates, and name server arrays.

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.DIRECTORY Domain Registration & WHOIS

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