About .rs domain
.rs is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Serbia, operated by the Serbian National Internet Domain Registry (RNIDS). It was delegated by IANA in September 2007 and became available for public registration in March 2008. The registry also temporarily operated the former .yu domain to facilitate a transition period for existing users. As a product, it is a standard ccTLD managed under a national registry with its own set of registration policies.
Who can register .rs domain
Registration for .rs domains is open to both legal entities and natural persons without geographic restrictions. For most second-level domains like .co.rs, .org.rs, and .edu.rs, the registrant must be a legal entity corresponding to the category. The .in.rs subdomain is specifically intended for personal use by individuals. All registrants must declare that their registration does not infringe on third-party rights and is done in good faith.
How to register .rs domain
- Search for your desired .rs domain name using the search tool on an accredited registrar's website to check its availability, including any preferred second-level subdomain like .co.rs or .in.rs.
- Compare pricing, registration terms, and additional services like WHOIS privacy among the registrars accredited by RNIDS, as prices and bundled features can vary.
- Complete the checkout process, providing accurate registrant contact information as required by the registry's terms and conditions.
- Finalize the registration by verifying your contact details and configuring your domain's DNS settings to point to your web hosting or email service.
Typical uses of .rs domain
The .rs extension is primarily used by businesses, organizations, and individuals connected to Serbia, serving as the national online identifier. It is commonly adopted by Serbian companies, educational institutions, government bodies (using delegated subdomains), and personal websites. Beyond its geographic association, the TLD has also gained notable popularity within the global Rust programming language community, as "rs" is the file extension for Rust code, making it a creative choice for developer portfolios and projects.
Tips for registering .rs domain
- The minimum registration period is one year, and domains can be registered for multiple years in advance.
- WHOIS privacy services are generally available through accredited registrars, allowing registrants to shield their personal contact information from public view.
- Domain names under .rs can include a wide set of Latin script characters with diacritics used in Serbia, beyond standard ASCII letters and numbers.
- Registrants must declare that the domain name is not registered in bad faith or in violation of third-party intellectual property rights as part of the registration agreement.