.XXX is a sponsored Top Level Domain (sTLD) designed specifically for the adult entertainment industry.
It provides a domain name extension so it is easier to identify websites with adult entertainment content and easy for those who wish to avoid those websites.
You can register a .XXX domain at an affordable price of £69 per year.
You can register a .XXX domain name for one year and will need to renew it the following year.
Unfortunately not, all remaining .XXX domain names are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Both members and non-members of the Sponsored Community can register a .XXX domain.
The Sponsored Community consists of individuals, businesses, entities, and organisations that fit into one of the following descriptions:
Providers of Online Adult Entertainment (e.g. performers, studios, club operators)
Representatives of adult entertainment providers (e.g. lawyers, agents, accountants)
Provide products or services to Providers and Representatives (e.g. manufacturers, makeup artists, distribution companies)
If you have a business, website or brand from outside the adult entertainment industry and do not want your brand to be associated with adult content, you should
register your .XXX domain here. You will own the .XXX domain name but your .XXX domain will never resolve. This means that you will be unable to launch a live .XXX website. However, by registering a .XXX domain, you will prevent anyone else from launching a .XXX website containing adult content with your business, brand or website name.
If you are a member of the Sponsored Community, you will be able to launch a website on a .XXX domain.
If you are NOT a member of the Sponsored Community, you will be able to register a .XXX domain name, but will not be able to launch a website on that domain name.
Choose the .XXX domain name you would like to register by
registering here.After checkout you will receive a confirmation email where you will be directed to an
additional .XXX page.
On this page you will be asked if you are a member of the Sponsored Community.
In this case you will answer Yes." Click update.
ICM the registry of .XXX will automatically send you a membership application form. Providing you have met the requirements, you will be given a Sponsored Community ID number.
You need a membership ID to become a member of the Sponsored Community. If you do not have a membership ID, your .XXX domain name will not resolve on the Internet. This means that you will not be able to launch a website on your .XXX domain.
Register your
.XXX domain name here.After checkout you will receive a confirmation email where you will be directed to an
additional .XXX page.
If you are not a member of the Sponsored Community, select Non-Member. You will not be able to have a live .XXX website, but it will block anyone from using that .XXX domain to create a website containing adult content.
If you are a member of the Sponsored Community, select Member. You will then need to enter your Sponsored Community membership ID.
If you do not have a membership ID, select "Member," but leave the "Sponsored Community ID" entry blank. The ICM registry will automatically send you a Sponsored Community membership application form. Once you have a membership ID your .XXX domain can be registered.
You will then have up to five days to accept the Terms and Conditions before the registration process of your .XXX domain name can be successfully completed.
.XXX websites include free daily McAfee virus scanning to protect your site from malware and other internet threats.
MetaCert provides every .XXX website owner with a free labelling solution to help protect children from the content of .XXX websites.
.XXX is a globally recognised and trusted domain name.
The International Foundation for Online Responsibility (IFFOR) have developed a set of best practices which all .XXX registrants are obliged to follow. This includes the following:
Safeguard children from being marketed or targeted online
Defend customer privacy
Oppose fraudulent, anonymous and unsolicited bulk SPAM advertising adult entertainment
Combat the use of unlawful malicious codes and technologies (e.g., spoofing)
Use and promote accurate labelling and meta-tagging allowing .XXX to be blocked more easily by parental controls
Protect intellectual property rights
This will in turn increase greater visitor confidence in .XXX websites and create a more responsible online presence.
ICM is the registry that manages and supports .XXX domain names.
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