Open from 31 August 2020
Search and secure your .ME.SS domain:
.SS Launch – A New Domain Extension That Cannot Be Ignored
South Sudan gained its independence during 2011 and is now gaining its independence online with the launch of its country extension .SS.
The letters “SS” also has an unfortunate association with Schutzstaffel, a paramilitary organization in Nazi Germany.
Proactive Brand Protection
The .SS launch has a direct impact on trade marks owners.
Firstly, a defensive registration is essential if you trade in Africa in or around South Sudan or have a well-known trade mark.
Secondly, .SS could be exploited during this time of political instability and extremism, which trade marks owners would want to avoid.
Desiderius Erasmus, the Dutch philosopher, accredited with the famous “prevention is better than cure” quote seems applicable to .SS. It is recommend to secure, at the very least, your key trade marks within the .SS name space.
Country: South Sudan
Region: Africa
Status: Taking registrations for GA.
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 | Unrestricted |
| Supports Internationalisation (IDN) | Yes |
| Supports DNSSEC | No |
| Supports Backorders | No |
| Supports Privacy | Yes |
| Supports API Access | Yes |
| Supports Dispute Resolution | Yes |
| Subject to ICANN Guidelines | No |
| Maximum Registration Period | 10 years |
| Setting | Detail |
|---|---|
| Registration Wait Time | Delayed |
| Requires Local Presence | No |
| Maximum Registration Period | 10 years |
| Refund Grace Period | 0 days |
| Nameserver Limits | No limit |
| Setting | Detail |
|---|---|
| Supports Transfer | Yes |
| Requires Transfer Passwords | Yes |
| Transfer Mode | Transfer Only |
| Action/Phase | Price |
|---|---|
| General Availability † | $81.60 |
| Transfer †* | $81.60 |
| Renewal † | $81.60 |
| Sunrise †‡ | $238.00 |
| Landrush †‡ | $81.60 |
| Restore †* | $153.00 |
† 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].