Registration of new .GROUP domains now available

Open registration is now available for recently approved new .GROUP gTLD

.GROUP regulations synopsis:

.GROUP can be registered both by individuals and companies, a local administrative contact is not necessary.

Annual domain charge: EUR 48.00

DNS Service/Web forwarding is included, at no additional cost.

Full regulations for .GROUP

No restrictions apply for registering a .GROUP domain name. .GROUP can be registered both by individuals and companies, a local administrative contact is not necessary.

FAQ for domain names in .GROUP and People & Lifestyle
Is local company in People & Lifestyle required?
NO
A local company is not required for registration of .GROUP domains.
Is it necessary to have a local administrative contact in People & Lifestyle?
NO
A local administrative contact is not required for registration of .GROUP domains.
Are trademarks applicable in People & Lifestyle?
NO
No trademark is required in order to register a .GROUP domain. Trademark holders who wish to protect their intellectual property during and after the launch of new gTLDs should consider registering their trademark(s) with the Trademark Clearinghouse. The service includes preventive warning notices to would-be violators of your trademark, notification of violations as well as access to early bird Sunrise registration ahead of other registrants. For more information please see Trademark Clearinghouse Managed Submission
Is Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) offered?
YES
IDN characters available in French, Spanish and German.

The following characters are included in the IDN pattern offered:
[áéíñóúüàâæçèéêëîïñôùûüÿœß]
Are generic domains available for .GROUP domains?
YES
There are no limitations for generic domain names with .GROUP. However, the .GROUP registry has a short list of premium, reserved and banned names which can not be registered at the moment.
Is the .GROUP domain price guaranteed?
So long as the domain name is a normal .GROUP, then the price will not change. However, the .GROUP registry has a short list of Premium names at a higher price. Please see other FAQ item regarding Premium names.
What is a Premium .GROUP name?
The .GROUP registry has a short list of Premium names registered at a substantially higher annual fee level. These are typically short and well known dictionary words, well known company names, 1-2-3 letter words and numbers etc.. At the moment we are not able to live-check for such Premium classification. We therefore ask you to either contact us beforehand at , or file the application, whereafter we will check for its status before continuing. Should the domain prove to have a higher price level, we will inform you whereafter you can either go ahead with the new price level or cancel your application at no cost.
How long does it take to register a .GROUP domain name?
0 day/s
Usually, it does not take longer than [RegTime] to register a .GROUP domain in People & Lifestyle. We will submit the application as soon as possible. However, we cannot offer guarantees as we have no impact on the speed of the People & Lifestyle domain authority once the domain application has been submitted.
What is the minimum number of characters a .GROUP domain name can consist of?
3
Applications for .GROUP domain names with less than 3 characters cannot be accepted.
What is the maximum number of characters a .GROUP domain name can consist of?
63
Applications for .GROUP domain names with more than 63 characters cannot be accepted.
Is it possible to register more than one People & Lifestyle domain name?
YES, unlimited
Registration of multiple .GROUP names is allowed. There are no limitations.
Do I have to configure my DNS in advance?
NO
You do not have to configure your Domain Name Server ahead of time for .GROUP domains.
Are there other TLDs related to People & Lifestyle available?
YES
Yes, there are other People & Lifestyle domain extensions available at EuropeID. Some of them might not have the local presence requirement and may be unrestricted. Please check the available domains for People & Lifestyle below:

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.GROUP domain names .GROUP domains

Domain suffix: .GROUP
Category People & Lifestyle
Type: New gTLD's
.GROUP info rating:
4.8 / 5 in 385 votes
Rate information:

No restrictions.

.GROUP can be registered both by individuals and companies, a local administrative contact is not necessary.

.GROUP domain names pricing:

1 Year registration: EUR 48.00
Renewal: EUR 48.00

Payment options:

Accepted payment methods for .GROUP domain names include Visa, Master Card, JCB, DanKort, PayPal, Visa Electron, Maestro, UnionPay, American Express, RuPay, BC, Diners Club International, Discover, Elo, Troy and wire transfer.

Visa Master Card jcb DanKort Paypal
Visa-e Maestro Unionpay RuPay Bc
 Diners Club International Discover Troy wire transfer
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