General Availability starts 21 April 2023
Search and secure your .CHANNEL domain:
.channel has two requirements: 1) HTTPS is required for all .channel websites and 2) all .channel domains (with the exception of domains registered during Sunrise) must be used by creators and publishers to host or redirect to storefronts featuring digital and physical products, and audience-building mechanisms for the purpose of monitization.
HTTPS Requirement
Usage Requirement
Type: Generic
Status: Taking registrations for GA.
All times are UTC and 24-clock, unless otherwise stated.
| Phase | Dates | Allocation | Cost | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Starts 3 May '22 16:00 Ends 7 Jun '22 16:00 |
First come, first served | $19.00 | TMCH Validation. The usage eligibility requirement does NOT apply to Sunrise registrations. |
| Limited Registration Period | Starts 7 Jun '22 16:00 |
First come, first served | $19.00 | During the Limited Registration Period, registrants may apply for a domain name via content creation platforms that have been onboarded to the program and for which they have an account. The platforms will evaluate all applications based on compliance with the Registration Policy. Selected .channel domain names will receive an allocation token which must be used to purchase the approved domain from Lexsynergy. The Limited Registration Period will run until mid-2023. A list of approved content creation platforms will be available at a later date. |
| General Availability | Starts 21 Apr '23 00:00 |
First come, first served | $19.00 | .channel is exclusively for content creators and publishers to monetise their content. All .channel domains must present the user with a website where the creator can monetise their content or audience. No other use cases are allowed. By registering a .channel domain, you agree to follow the .channel Registration Policy. Please view the full policy here: https://www.registry.google/policies/registration/channel/ |
Some domain names are reserved names; these are names which are ineligible for registration due to ICANN restrictions or Registry Operator designation. Certain Domain names have been classified as Premium and will be sold at higher prices. If you wish to apply for a Premium domain name, please email [email protected] to process your application.
| Setting | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Restricted |
| Supports Internationalisation (IDN) | Yes |
| Supports DNSSEC | Yes |
| Supports Backorders | Yes |
| Supports Privacy | Yes |
| Supports API Access | Yes |
| Supports Dispute Resolution | Yes |
| Subject to ICANN Guidelines | Yes |
| Maximum Registration Period | 10 years |
| Setting | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration Wait Time | Requires Verification |
| Requires Local Presence | No |
| Maximum Registration Period | 10 years |
| Refund Grace Period | 5 days |
| Nameserver Limits | No limit |
Policies:
| Setting | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supports Transfer | Yes |
| Requires Transfer Passwords | Yes |
| Transfer Mode | Transfer and Renew |
| Action/Phase | Price |
|---|---|
| General Availability † | $19.00 |
| Transfer †* | $19.00 |
| Renewal † | $19.00 |
| Sunrise †‡ | $19.00 |
| Landrush †‡ | $19.00 |
| Backorder † | $156.40 |
| Restore †* | $102.00 |
† does not apply to premium domains
‡ contact your account manager for phase-based pricing
* may not include renewal
The above information is provided by registry operators and/or other third parties and may change without further notice. Prior to relying on the aforesaid information, we recommend seeking confirmation by emailing [email protected].