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.radio

Registry: European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Updated on 4 November 2026

Registration

Registration period1 to 10 years
Renewal term1 to 10 years
Name length2 to 63 characters
Accented characters (IDN)Yes
Who may register? Anyone
Registration termsTerms of European Broadcasting Union (EBU) ↗

Transfer

Transfer codeFrom the provider
Expiry date after transferPlus 1 year
Transfer lockYes, must be off before you transfer
Holder changePossible

Renewal and expiry

Renewal grace after expiry42 days, at the normal rate
Quarantine or redemption period30 days, recovery at extra cost

DNS technology

DNSSECYes, up to 4 keys
Number of nameservers2 to 10
Nameserver check in advanceNo

Registry

NameEuropean Broadcasting Union (EBU)
Websitewww.ebu.ch
WHOIS serverwhois.nic.radio

Frequently asked questions about .radio

What are the registration terms for .radio?

Anyone can register a .radio domain name, individual or business, wherever you live.

The registration terms of the registry, European Broadcasting Union (EBU), also apply. By registering, you agree to them.

For how long do I register a .radio domain name?

You register a .radio 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 .radio 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 .radio 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 .radio domain name?

On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.

What happens when my .radio 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 .radio domain name?

The name before .radio may be 2 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.

Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are allowed.

Does .radio 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.

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