.kn
Registry: Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development Information & Technology
Registration
| Registration period | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 1 year |
| Name length | 3 to 63 characters |
| Accented characters (IDN) | No |
| Who may register? | Organisations only |
| Registration terms | Terms of Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development Information & Technology ↗ |
Transfer
| Transfer code | No transfer code needed |
|---|---|
| Expiry date after transfer | Expiry date stays the same |
| Transfer lock | No |
| Holder change | Possible |
Renewal and expiry
| Renewal grace after expiry | — |
|---|---|
| Quarantine or redemption period | — |
DNS technology
| DNSSEC | No |
|---|---|
| Number of nameservers | 2 to 6 |
| Nameserver check in advance | No |
Registry
| Name | Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development Information & Technology |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nic.kn |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.kn |
Frequently asked questions about .kn
What are the registration terms for .kn?
A .kn domain name can only be registered in the name of an organisation, not an individual.
The registration terms of the registry, Ministry of Finance, Sustainable Development Information & Technology, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.
For how long do I register a .kn domain name?
You register a .kn domain name for 1 year.
After that you renew per 1 year. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.
How do I transfer a .kn domain name to Knippin?
A .kn domain name does not need a transfer code. You request the transfer with us; the registry handles the rest.
After the transfer: expiry date stays the same.
Can I change the holder of a .kn domain name?
On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.
Which characters can I use in a .kn domain name?
The name before .kn may be 3 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.
Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are not allowed.
Does .kn support DNSSEC?
No, the .kn registry does not support DNSSEC.