About .世界 domain
.世界 is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated by Stable Tone Limited, with Neustar serving as the backend registry provider. It was delegated to the root zone in March 2014 as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program. The extension is an IDN string that translates to "world" in English and is designed to function as a dedicated namespace for online communication in Chinese.
Who can register .世界 domain
Registration for .世界 domains is open to everyone globally, with no geographic or organizational restrictions. The TLD is targeted at any individual, entity, or business interested in reaching Chinese-speaking audiences. Registrants can register domain names in either Simplified Chinese characters or English ASCII characters at the second level.
How to register .世界 domain
- Search for your desired .世界 domain name at a participating ICANN-accredited registrar to check its availability. Many registrars support searching for both Chinese IDN and ASCII second-level names.
- Compare pricing and features across different registrars, as costs can vary. The registry intends for .世界 names to be priced competitively with other gTLD and ccTLD alternatives.
- Complete the checkout process with your chosen registrar, providing accurate registrant contact information. You may also consider add-on services like WHOIS privacy during this step.
- Finalize the registration by verifying your contact details and configuring your domain's DNS settings, such as nameservers, to point to your hosting provider.
Typical uses of .世界 domain
The .世界 TLD is commonly used by individuals, businesses, and organizations aiming to establish an online presence for a Chinese-speaking audience. It provides a dedicated, linguistically relevant namespace for websites, social networks, and email services entirely in Chinese. Registrants choose .世界 over more generic extensions to create a domain name that is immediately recognizable and meaningful within the Chinese cultural and linguistic context, often for branding, community, or commercial purposes targeting Mainland China.
Tips for registering .世界 domain
- The TLD supports registration of second-level domain names in both Simplified Chinese IDN characters and English ASCII characters.
- Domains are available through the standard registrar channel and are intended to be priced competitively with other gTLDs and ccTLDs.
- Standard ICANN transfer and renewal policies, including applicable grace periods, apply to .世界 domain names.
- As with most new gTLDs, premium domain names with special pricing may be available directly from the registry or through registrars.