.adult
The .adult domain extension is aimed at websites that contain content which is suitable for adults only. Introduced by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), it is part of an effort to better categorize and filter websites according to their content. It is a popular choice for industries that cater to mature audiences, allowing them to pinpoint their target demographic more effectively. Although largely used for sites containing sexual content, it is not exclusive to this category and can be used for any site with adult-focused themes.
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Registrars (37)
Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS Privacy | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$10.55 | $98.53 | $98.53 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin Google Pay Apple Pay Alipay | |
$0.20 ICANN fee added | $129.18 $14.18 | $167.18 | $129.18 | $0.00 | Bitcoin Credit Card Paypal Dwolla |
$88.15 | $88.15 | $88.03 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Alipay Google Pay Apple Pay Bitcoin | |
$88.58 | $88.58 | $88.58 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal | |
$89.99 | $89.99 | $89.99 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin |
Registration prices from $10.55 to $195.00
Cheapest price
All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .adult domain
Target Market
The people or entities the TLD is intended to serve.
adult entertainment (pornography)
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Adult
Domain Level
The number of dot-separated labels in the full domain extension.
Top-level domain
Type
The type of domain (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test)
gTLD
New gTLD
If this is considered a new generic top-level domain (i.e. launched by ICANN sometime after 2013).
Yes
All you need to know about .adult domains
.adult Frequently Asked Questions
.adult Policies
Restrictions
Limitations the registry has placed on registrations.
For sites providing sexually explicit content, such as pornography.
Local Presence Required
If the registry requires the registrant to have a physical address local to the region.
No
DNSSEC Supported
If the registry's DNS zone supports DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Yes
Premium Domains
If the registry charges higher prices for select "premium" domain names.
Registrations
Minimum registration years
Minimum years that a domain can be registered at time of purchase.
1
Minimum renewal years
Minimum allowable years that a domain can be renewed.
1
.adult Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
http://nic.adult
WHOIS Server
Host name of registry's server that stores domain registrant contact information.
whois.nic.adult
Sponsor
The ICANN approved sponsoring organization.
ICM Registry AD LLC
Sponsor Parent Company
Entity that owns controlling interest in the sponsor company.
Minds + Machines Gr
Sponsor Address
Physical location of sponsoring organization.
2155 E. GoDaddy Way, Tempe, AZ 85284, United States
.adult Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
2
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
63
.adult Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
a.nic.adult | 37.209.192.10 | 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:10 |
b.nic.adult | 37.209.194.10 | 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:10 |
c.nic.adult | 37.209.196.10 | 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:10 |
d.nic.adult | 37.209.198.10 | 2001:dcd:4:0:0:0:0:10 |
.adult Launch Schedule
Period | Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
Trademark ClaimsTime period when trademark holders will be notified by the Trademark Clearinghouse if a domain is registered matching their mark. | 2015-06-04 | 2016-02-02 | |
Domain Matching | limited-registration-period | 2015-05-06 | 2015-05-31 |
Sunrise B | limited-registration-period | 2015-04-06 | 2015-04-30 |
Sunrise PhaseTime period for trademark owners to apply for corresponding domains before they are made available to the general public. | 2015-03-02 | 2015-04-01 | |
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 2014-12-06 |