.MUSIC Priority Queue For Reserved Names
Please be aware that your order of a .MUSIC Reserved Domain Name cannot be registered right away. This order also does not guarantee that you will receive your domain name.
EnCirca will submit a request to the .MUSIC Registry to add your requested name to resolve when they open the reserve claim process.
.MUSIC Eligibility Criteria
Registrants must have a nexus with the global music community as either a musician, band, or music industry professional. For more details please see: https://www.registry.music/faq and https://www.registry.music/policies/registrant-eligibility-policy
Policies:
- Proxy and privacy services are not permitted for .MUSIC domains.
- Registrant Requirements
- Registrant Eligibility Policy
- Name Allocation Policy
- Name Selection Policy
- Registration Eligibility Dispute Resolution Policy
More Info
Please be aware that your order of a .MUSIC Reserved Domain Name cannot be registered right away. This order also does not guarantee that you will receive your domain name.
EnCirca will submit a request to the .MUSIC Registry to add your requested name to resolve when they open the reserve claim process.
The .MUSIC Registry has a large reserve list to protect intellectual property rights, especially at GA. They will be releasing names from the reserve after they are comfortable that they have allowed enough time for IP rights holders to get their names. Unfortunately the timing for that release is TBD.
Priority Queue Rules:
- If you don't receive your reserved domain name, EnCirca will refund your payment.
- Some reserved domain names may become premium priced. If they do, we will let you know the updated price and give you the option to pay the difference, or we will refund your payment.
- Finally, if you receive the domain name, you will still have to go through the .MUSIC verification process.
Registrant Identity Verification.
During registration, registrants will be asked to confirm their Music Nexus by clicking an attestation checkbox.
After a domain name is registered, a SERVERHOLD is placed on the domain. The registrant will be sent an email and asked to complete verification from id.MUSIC. Once that is complete, the SERVERHOLD is lifted.
Why .MUSIC?
.MUSIC provides global music community members with a global music industry standard for their music identity and their official website address: i.e. www.yourname.music
Anyone in the global music community can register their unique .MUSIC domain, including artists, creators, bands, groups, industry professionals, music companies and organizations.
.MUSIC differentiates itself from generic domain names, such as .COM, by providing the world's first domain name extension dedicated to music, with enhanced community-tailored policies that ensure that music artists, bands, industry professionals and organizations are able to register a trusted, secure and verified .MUSIC domain branded under their unique identity. All registrants will be verified and be given a blue checkmark verification badge, usually reserved for celebrities on popular social media websites, to ensure authenticity, authoritativeness and trustworthiness while at the same time to eliminate bad actors, such as impersonators or cybersquatters.
The .MUSIC initiative is supported by thousands of music-related entities and the most prominent and recognized organizations with members representing over 95% of music consumed globally. These include international bodies, associations and federations representing the global music community, which include the major labels, the major publishers, music collection societies, digital distributors and many other music communities (See Supporters).
The .MUSIC Mission and Purpose is to benefit the global music community by:
- Creating a trusted, safe online haven for music consumption and licensing
- Establishing a safe home on the Internet for Music Community members
- Protecting intellectual property and fighting piracy
- Supporting musiciansʹ welfare, rights and fair compensation
- Promoting music and the arts, cultural diversity and music education
- Following a multi-stakeholder approach of fair representation of all types of global music constituents, without discrimination, including both commercial and non-commercial entities
Encirca is a full-service registrar.
We support your domain needs from start to finish.
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Contact Us NowDomain Registration FAQ
- How do I buy a domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- What registration terms are allowed for domains?You can register your domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years.
- How long does it take to register my domain?Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly.
- How do I use web hosting for my website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I use my domain name for email?EnCirca’s web hosting packages also offer email for up to as many mailboxes as you want. Visit Here to view EnCirca’s web hosting and email hosting options and follow our steps to get started.
- How do I encrypt my domain name?Domain name encryption can come in many forms. As one of the most secure domain name registrars, EnCirca offers multiple levels of cybersecurity for your domain names. From SSL Certificate encryption, Secure DNS, and Secure Web Hosting to multi-factor authentication and domain name registrar locks, EnCirca has you covered. Visit Here to view our entire selection of cybersecurity tools for you domain name.
Handshake Domain FAQ
- How do I buy a Handshake domain name?Buying a domain is easy! Just type in your desired Handshake domain name in the search box above to check availability. If your desired domain name is available, you can add the Handshake domain name to your shopping cart and check out.
- How can I see my Handshake domain name?Handshake domains do not resolve on regular DNS sites. For example, in order to see encirca.txt, you must add it with a trailing slash and a DNS resolver.
- How can I access my Handshake domain names since they don’t resolve on traditional DNS?
There are many internet browsers that support Handshake domains such as Opera and various Chrome plugins.
Please visit our Handshake helpdesk article for more options on how to view your Handshake domains
NextDNS is one of the most popular methods for accessing Handshake domain names. Install NextDNS. You can click “try it now” on nextdns.io to connect your device and resolve Handshake domains. Scroll to the Setup Guide at NextDNS to select the option for your device, confirm with the green button at the top of the page, and then go to the “settings” tab to “resolve Handshake domains.”
Install the Resolvr add-on to view Handshake names directly in the search bar of your Firefox browser.
Try searching your site with the HNS.to gateway, which allows you to access Handshake names without downloading software or modifying your DNS settings. You may also conduct searches directly by prefixing Handshake domains with “hns.to/,” such as “hns.to/welcome.nb/.”
- How long does it take to register my Handshake domain?You can register your Handshake domain name with EnCirca for anytime from 1-10 years. Most domain names registered with EnCirca will appear in your account instantly. If there is an issue, our support team will email you.
- How do I use web hosting for my Handshake domain website?EnCirca has many templates that allow you to quickly start your very own website for personal use or for business. Once you purchase your domain name, you need web hosting. Visit our hosting page to view EnCirca’s web hosting options and follow our steps to get started. Please be aware that some handshake domains (such as ones containing emojis or beginning numbers) may not resolve even with our DNS.
- How do I use my Handshake domain name for email?Unfortunately, Handshake domains can’t use traditional email.
Blockchain FAQs
- How will I be able to view a blockchain website?
You will need to use a mirroring service, a browser extension or a browser that supports blockchain domains. Brave is one that supports blockchain domains natively. - Will I be able to search for and find blockchain domain websites on Google or other search engines?Major search engines do not currently index blockchain domain websites. For now, you will be able to search for them at unstoppabledomains.com, on partner applications that integrate our search bar, or on blockchain apps that index blockchain domain websites.
- Are blockchain domains part of ICANN / traditional DNS?No. Blockchain domains are what’s called alternate roots. They are not part of the current DNS.
- Will there be some sort of ‘whois’ record with my personal information associated to my domain?Not by default. Sharing ‘whois’ information is opt in i.e. something that you can choose to do if you want. Otherwise, your identity will not be publicly known.
- How do trademarks work with blockchain domains?Trademark holders with proof of ownership can apply to claim ownership of trademarked names. If a trademark name has already been sold, then it will be refunded. Note – this process ends once domains have been distributed. Unstoppable Domains does not have the ability to move a domain once distribution has occurred.
- How do payments work with my blockchain domain?Add your bitcoin, Ethereum, and Zilliqa addresses to your .zil or .crypto domain inside of the ‘my domains’ section at unstoppabledomains.com. When someone types yourname.zil into a supporting wallet, the wallet looks up that domain on the blockchain, finds the appropriate address, and sends to the address associated with that name.
- Will I be able to transfer my domain?Yes. The domain is stored in EnCirca’s cryptocurrency wallet and can be transferred to you. Contact support@encirca.com for transfer information.
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