About .menu Domain Names
The .menu top-level domain is a brand new Web space ideal for restaurants, chefs, caterers and food service enthusiasts all over the world. With menu meaning the same thing in over 33 languages, this extension promotes your good taste, communicates your business instantly to visitors, and drives targeted customers to your site.
Pre-Registration Information
The .menu launch is divided into three pre-registration phases: Trademark Holder (Sunrise), Priority Pre-Registration (Landrush) and General Availability. Each phase has specific application requirements:
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration gives you the best possible chance of securing a domain name before it's available to the general public, but it doesn't guarantee you will get it. You can pre-register for Sunrise, Landrush and General Availability phases, and we'll submit your registration application when the phase begins.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren’t able to secure the domain name, we’ll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
Trademark Holders Registration - Sunrise
Sunrise pre-registration for .menu domains is currently unavailable.
From Jan. 6, 2014, at 15:00 UTC to Feb. 4, 2014, at 15:00 UTC, trademark holders can submit an application to register a .menu domain containing their owned mark, before it's available to the public.
Trademark validation goes through the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH), which is an ICANN global repository for trademark data. Visit the TMCH website for information on registering a trademark.
Bulk .menu registration is not supported during Sunrise.
If you aren’t able to secure the domain name, we’ll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
Priority Pre-Registration - Landrush
From Feb. 10, 2014, at 15:00 UTC to March 11, 2014, at 15:00 UTC, customers can purchase .menu domain names at a premium price. A non-refundable application fee in addition to the domain's registration fee is collected when the registration request is submitted.
Bulk .menu registration is not supported during Landrush.
NOTE: Domains registered during Landrush will renew at the same price as they were registered, not at the standard General Availability renewal price.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability, and then the awarded registrar will hold an auction and award the domain to the highest bidder. If you aren’t able to secure the domain name, we’ll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
General Availability
Beginning March 17, 2014, at 15:00 UTC, customers can register .menu domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
Bulk .menu registration is supported during General Availability.
Multiple applications with different registrars are resolved on a first-come, first-served basis during General Availability. If you aren’t able to secure the domain name, we’ll refund the registration fee. Application fees will not be refunded.
NOTE: You cannot cancel your pre-registration application. If you are awarded the domain name, you have 5 days to cancel your domain name and get a refund of the registration fee only.
NOTE: Premium one- and two-letter .menu domains will be sold at auction by Afternic. The timeframe for the release of these domains, or if they will renew at the premium rate, has not yet been determined.
Registration Information
At this time, our .menu launch is still in the planning stage. We'll update this article with more information as it becomes available.
Who can register .menu domain names?
Anyone can register .menu domain names on a first-come, first-served basis.
These domain names can have up to 63 characters, with a minimum of one character, and can contain letters (a to z), numbers (0 to 9), and hyphens (except as the first or last characters of the domain name). You cannot register domain names with special characters such as & and #. It does not support IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) characters.
Premium one- and two-letter .menu domains will be sold at auction by AfterNic. The timeframe for the release of these domains or if they will renew at the premium rate has not yet been determined.
Which registry controls .menu domain names?
The WhatBox Registry, supported by Freund and Brackey Law Firm, manages and supports the .menu extension.
What is the advantage to registering .menu domain names?
The new .menu domain is custom-made for the online community to celebrate and broadcast all activity, interests and creativity related to restaurants and their menus.
How much will .menu domain names cost?
At this time, we have not set pricing for .menu domain names.
For how long can I register .menu domain names?
You can pre-register a .menu domain name for a minimum of one year and a maximum of 10 years.
When do .menu domain names renew?
We'll attempt to auto-renew your .build domain name on its expiration date. We will park .menu domain names after the first failed billing attempt. If the domain name isn't renewed within 40 days following expiration, the domain name will be cancelled and removed from your account.
Can I transfer .menu domain names to my account with you?
Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Us for details on the transfer process.
Can I transfer .menu domain names from you to another registrar?
Yes. See Transferring Domain Names to Another Registrar for details on the transfer process for these domain names.
Can I add privacy and protection to .menu domain names?
Yes. Domains by Proxy Private Registration and Protected Registration are available for .menu domain names.
Can I backorder .menu domain names?
No. We currently do not support that backorder of .menu domain names.
Can I move .menu domain names to another account with you?
Yes. See Moving a Domain Name Out of Your Account to start the account move process.
Can I update the contact information for .menu domain names?
Yes. See Updating Your Domain Name Contact Information for details on making these changes.
Are there nameserver requirements for my .menu domain names?
One nameservers is required for .menu domain to resolve, and a maximum of 13 nameservers is allowed. Vanity nameservers are supported.
