Difference between revisions of ".dm"

Latest revision as of 02:23, 18 September 2024

.dm is the ccTLD for Dominica. It is managed by DotDM Corporation.^[1]

Rules and Restrictions[edit | edit source]

Requests for registration of .dm and .co.dm Domain Names are open to all entities and individuals within or outside of the Commonwealth of Dominica with no domicile requirements.

A registrant's offer to register a .dm domain may be denied at the sole discretion of the .DM Registry, particularly if the domain under offer is found to be potentially injurious to the Laws, Morals, or Cultural and Diplomatic Sensitivities of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People of the Commonwealth of Dominica.^[2]

Second-level Domains[edit | edit source]

Registrations may be accepted for Second Level .dm Domain Names. The corresponding Third Level extensions: .com.dm/.net.dm/.org.dm will be Brand-Protected to the Registrant. However, these Third Level extensions:.com.dm/.net.dm/.org.dm cannot be configured in the DM zone.

.edu.dm: suffix is restricted to Educational Institutions registered and accredited for operating

in the Commonwealth of Dominica.

.gov.dm - suffix is restricted for use by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.^[2]

Premium Domain Names[edit | edit source]

.dm Domain Names which contain 1, 2 and 3 characters as well as particular generic names are viewed as holding a higher value over other .dm names. These Names are considered Premium Domain Names. A Request for Registration may be submitted to a .dm Accredited Registrar.^[2]

Reserved and Restricted Domain Names[edit | edit source]

In consideration of the need to preserve the .DM Registry’s stability and security and further, in consideration of the need to protect certain Government or State’s operations, particular domain names have been Reserved or are Restricted/Blocked from registration. DM Registry does not publish a list of these names. Requests for Registration of Domain Names containing the name “Dominica” require special processing in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs.

Requests for Registration for .DM domain names related to Banking, Fintech Services and Cryptocurrencies will be rejected.^[2]

Characters[edit | edit source]

.dm Domain names may contain a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 63 characters. However, only characters A-Z may be registered. Spaces are not allowed. Domain Names are not case sensitive.^[2]

References[edit | edit source]

↑ IANA: Delegation Record for .DM
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 .dm: RULES & GUIDELINES

[1] IANA: Delegation Record for .DM

[rules-2] 2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 ^2.3 ^2.4 .dm: RULES & GUIDELINES

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-.dm is the ccTLD of '''Dominica''' - [http://www.nic.dm]
+'''.dm''' is the ccTLD for Dominica. It is managed by [[DotDM|DotDM Corporation]].<ref>[https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/dm.html IANA: Delegation Record for .DM]</ref>
-The DotDM Domain Name Registry is based in The English-speaking Commonwealth of Dominica (not to be confused with the Spanish-speaking Dominican Republic), known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean because of its majestic mountains rising 4,747 feet out of the Caribbean Sea, and its lush, tropical rain forests.
+== Rules and Restrictions ==
-Dominica is recognised in the Guinness Book of World Records as the first country in the World to implement a fully digital Telecommunications System and is fast developing into a major centre for International Business. It considers itself as a land of opportunity for investors who are prepared for long-term commitment and who prefer to conduct their business in a clean, lush and naturally appealing environment.
+Requests for registration of .dm and .co.dm Domain Names are open to all entities and individuals within or outside of the Commonwealth of Dominica with no domicile requirements.
-Dominica's English-speaking, well-educated population of approximately 70,000 is known for its warmth and hospitality and is keen to encourage the island's growth and development, without changing the essential and unique physical characteristics of this Garden of Eden.
+A registrant's offer to register a .dm domain may be denied at the sole discretion of the .DM Registry, particularly if the domain under offer is found to be potentially injurious to the Laws, Morals, or Cultural and Diplomatic Sensitivities of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the People of the Commonwealth of Dominica.<ref name="rules">[https://nic.dm/policies/pdf/DMRulesandGuidelines2024v1.pdf .dm: RULES & GUIDELINES]</ref>
-Selected as the First Green Globe Destination in the Caribbean and rated as among the Top Five Dive Destinations by SkinDiver Magazine, Dominica is home to the World's largest boiling lake and the UNESCO Morne Trois-Piton Park World Heritage Site. The Nature Island is also home to some 3000 Indigenous Kalinago Indians and 40 year old Honourable Roosevelt Skerrit, The World's Youngest Prime Minister!
+=== Second-level Domains ===
-The DotDM Corporation dedicates its marketing efforts of .dm Domain Names worldwide to further promote development of the Nature Island of the Caribbean on an Economic and Social level. Through Strategic Global Partnerships, the .dm Registry serves as a catalyst for generating revenue and heightening interest in Investment Opportunities and Tourist Resources offered in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
+Registrations may be accepted for Second Level .dm Domain Names. The corresponding Third Level extensions: .com.dm/.net.dm/.org.dm will be Brand-Protected to the Registrant. However, these Third Level extensions:.com.dm/.net.dm/.org.dm cannot be configured in the DM zone.
-History and Corporate Profile
-In 1997, when Internet Technology was rapidly developing and there was an increasing demand for domain names to be used within emerging cultures and economies, the concept of domain name registration was introduced to the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica by the DotDM Corporation.
+* .edu.dm: suffix is restricted to Educational Institutions registered and accredited for operating
+in the Commonwealth of Dominica.
+* .gov.dm - suffix is restricted for use by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.<ref name="rules"></ref>
-On February 2nd, 2001, at a time when a number of unique challenges and opportunities existed, the .dm name was introduced to the global marketplace by .dm Registry. It was felt that the .dm domain name, supported by strategic promotional efforts directed at clearly identified niche markets, was perfectly poised to serve the needs of a variety of Internet interests spanning numerous languages and cultures. Over the years, showcasing the many offerings of the Commonwealth of Dominica including International Business, Digital Communications and unique Tourism Resources, the .dm domain name has embraced diverse markets.
+=== Premium Domain Names ===
-Since the official re-delegation by IANA in 2007, the DotDM Corporation has been negotiating and forging the most viable and responsible relationships aimed at establishing a unique presence for the Commonwealth of Dominica in the cyber-marketplace. In addition, dm Registry has supported the development of various multi-sectoral Rural Community groups and related activities.
+.dm Domain Names which contain 1, 2 and 3 characters as well as particular generic names are viewed as holding a higher value over other .dm names. These Names are considered Premium Domain Names. A Request for Registration may be submitted to a .dm Accredited Registrar.<ref name="rules"></ref>
-On June 25th, 2012 at the ICANN Meeting in Prague, the DotDM Corporation re-launched the .DM Registry Platform through partnership with [[Key-Systems GmbH]]. Currently, .dm domains are currently offered by thirteen (13) registrars, including Key-Systems' Reseller portal RRPproxy. Applications continue to be accepted for strategically selected Registrars and Re-sellers who are committed in Policy to supporting the Goals and Mission of the DotDM Corporation's Registry.
+=== Reserved and Restricted Domain Names ===
+In consideration of the need to preserve the .DM Registry’s stability and security and further, in consideration of the need to protect certain Government or State’s operations, particular domain names have been Reserved or are Restricted/Blocked from registration. DM Registry does not publish a list of these names. Requests for Registration of Domain Names containing the name “Dominica” require special processing in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security and Legal Affairs.
+Requests for Registration for .DM domain names related to Banking, Fintech Services and Cryptocurrencies will be rejected.<ref name="rules"></ref>
+=== Characters ===
+.dm Domain names may contain a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 63 characters. However, only characters A-Z may be registered. Spaces are not allowed. Domain Names are not case sensitive.<ref name="rules"></ref>
+== References ==
+{{reflist}}
+[[Category:CcTLD]]
+[[Category:Dominica]]