Everything You Need to Know to Register XXX Adult Domain Name

As I reported earlier, the adult top level domain name (TLD), .XXX is now available for pre-order. If you are, for whatever reason, interested to register own .XXX domain name, read on to find out how.

.XXX launch chart

The launch of .XXX domain name divided into 3 stages: Sunrise, Landrush, and General Availability. Sunrise started at September 7th. Then, Landrush at November 8th and General Availability at December 6th.

What is Adult Sponsored Community?

Adult Sponsored Community consists of individuals, business, entities, and organizations that fit any one of the following descriptions:

• Provide Online Adult Entertainment intended for consenting adults (“Providers”) (e.g. adult webmasters, performers, studios, store owners, club operators)
• Represent Providers (“Representatives”) (e.g. lawyers, agents, advisors, accountants, affiliates)
• Provide products or services to Providers and Representatives (“Service Providers”) (e.g. adult domainers, manufacturers, delivery companies, caterers, distribution companies, merchant account services, make up artists, stylists, hosting services)

Click here for more information about Sponsored Community.

Launch of .XXX domain: Sunrise, Landrush, General Availability

At Sunrise stage, you need to be either 1) Sunrise A: A member of the adult Sponsored Community or 2) Sunrise B: Non-member but with trademark rights that wish to block your domain in the .XXX TLD.

If you are member of Adult Sponsored Commnity and don’t have a registered trademark but looking to register and develop .XXX domain name, then you can wait for Landrush at November 8th to register your ideal .XXX domain name.

General Availability begins December 6, 2011, and remaining .XXX domain names will be allocated to applicants on a first come, first served basis. All members of the adult Sponsored Community can apply without pre-existing rights or qualifications unlike in the previous launch periods.

For non-member of adult Sponsored Community, you may apply on a first-come, first-served basis to register your .XXX names corresponding to personal names or other words in which you have a legitimate interest.

Watch the “Wake Up to Sunrise” video below to better understanding of the .XXX launch process:

Where to register .XXX domain? How much?

You can register .XXX domain names from the accredited registrars and their resellers worldwide. Webnic.cc is the only .XXX registrar in Malaysia. Click here for the full list of .XXX registrar.

The .XXX domain name registration vary for each registrar. The cheapest I found is from Name.com: USD$200 for Sunrise stage, $150 for Landrush application and $85 for General Availability.

Visit ICM Registry for more information.