.melbourne
Registry: The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation
Registration
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 1 to 10 years |
| Name length | 3 to 63 characters |
| Accented characters (IDN) | No |
| Who may register? | Anyone |
| Registration terms | Terms of The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation ↗ |
Transfer
| Transfer code | From the provider |
|---|---|
| Expiry date after transfer | Plus 1 year |
| Transfer lock | Yes, must be off before you transfer |
| Holder change | Possible |
Renewal and expiry
| Renewal grace after expiry | 42 days, at the normal rate |
|---|---|
| Quarantine or redemption period | 30 days, recovery at extra cost |
DNS technology
| DNSSEC | Yes, up to 13 keys |
|---|---|
| Number of nameservers | 0 to 13 |
| Nameserver check in advance | No |
Registry
| Name | The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vic.gov.au |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.melbourne |
Frequently asked questions about .melbourne
What are the registration terms for .melbourne?
Anyone can register a .melbourne domain name, individual or business, wherever you live.
The registration terms of the registry, The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.
For how long do I register a .melbourne domain name?
You register a .melbourne domain name for 1 to 10 years.
After that you renew per 1 to 10 years. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.
How do I transfer a .melbourne domain name to Knippin?
You need a transfer code. You get it from your current provider.
Is there a transfer lock on the domain name? Have your current provider remove it first.
After the transfer: plus 1 year.
How do I request the transfer code for my .melbourne domain name?
On the domain page, click "Request transfer code". The code is shown once on screen. Copy it and give it to your new provider.
Can I change the holder of a .melbourne domain name?
On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.
What happens when my .melbourne domain name expires?
After the expiry date you can still renew the domain name for 42 days at the normal rate.
It then goes into quarantine for 30 days. During that period only the last holder can restore it, at an extra cost.
Once that period has also passed, the domain name becomes free and anyone can register it.
Which characters can I use in a .melbourne domain name?
The name before .melbourne 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 .melbourne support DNSSEC?
Yes. DNSSEC protects your domain against forged DNS answers. Want to enable it? Create a ticket and we will arrange it with the registry.