As opposed to conventional domains, .name domains often consist of three parts: first name, last name and the character string name, with a dot separating these parts from each other. Example: jane.jones.name.

Since January 14th, 2004, it is also possible to register .name domains which consist of only two parts (so-called second level domains), like depp.name. But only if depp isn't already used in other registrations like johnny.depp.name.

No. Instead of jane.jones.name the domain jones.jane.name can be registered as well.

No. .name domains are intended for personal use only. Therefore, a well-known fast food company is not allowed to register the domain mc.donalds.name.

Yes. Personal use comprises commercial use. For example, an insurance salesman could use his .name domain for a job-related website.

Yes. You are allowed to register an artist name or a nickname instead of your real name.

Yes. Trademarks can be registered, but it is also possible to block their registration. However, persons take priority over trademarks. That means that the person Ronald McDonald could annul the blockade by the fast food company and register the domain ronald.mcdonald.name.

The website could be accessed via http://jane.jones.name or via http://www.jane.jones.name. Details have to be arranged with the respective provider.

Accordingly, second level .name domains can be reached via http://depp.name or via http://www.depp.name.

The accounting period is two years.

No. You do not have to prove that the domain name is actually related to you unless it comes to legal proceedings.

No. Domain names can only be transferred if the designated new holder of the domain has the same name. Jane Jones cannot transfer her domain name jane.jones.name to Jacky Jones. Exception: If the present and the new registrant do coincidentally have the same name. In this case, a transfer is possible.

The first-come-first-served principle is used.

Since November 8, 2009, it is possible to use umlauts in the domain names. The name Albrecht Dürer, for example, does no longer have to be converted to albrecht.duerer.name in order to form a valid domain name. In addition to this, there are further exceptions, i.e. terms that may not be registered.

Yes. For example, you may register jane.jones.name, cutie.jones.name (term of endearment), j.jones.name (abbreviation of the first name) and biker.babe.name (nickname in motorcycle club).

Yes, of course. Possible e-mail addresses could be me@jane.jones.name or family@jane.jones.name, for example.

This kind of e-mail is one example for the services that are included in the large bundle that comes with every registration at Knipp.

Yes. For third level domain names like jane.jones.name, e-mail addresses of the form jane@jones.name can be obtained for an additional fee. The @ character replaces the first dot in the domain name. People often favor short e-mail addresses because they are easier to memorize.

Second level domain names include e-mail addresses of the form johnny@depp.name or me@depp.name free of charge.

Yes, you can register just the domain name first. The e-mail service is then already reserved for you.

Yes. When ordering the e-mail service, in turn, the domain name will be reserved for you.

As a precondition, you must have a functioning e-mail address. When ordering the e-mail service for your .name domain you have to provide an existing e-mail address to which the e-mails shall be forwarded. For example, all the e-mails to jane@jones.name could be forwareded to 987654321@compuserve.com. You can then receive the e-mails by using your compuserve account.