Discover everything you need to know about the .cl domain name, including why you want to register a domain in Chile and just how easy it is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does .CL support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports the following characters:
á é í ó ú ü ñ
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .CL domain?
No special requirements are needed to register a “.cl” domain
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
No, we don’t offer trustee service, please notice though that for this extension there is no residence requirement.
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 3 and the maximum is 63
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.cl” extensions is 1 year.
What is the range of characters that the .CL extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and hyphen. In addition, the following characters are allowed:
á é í ó ú ü ñ
It is not allowed to register domain names that begin with the prefix xn--, nor any other prefix containing two hyphens in the third and fourth positions.A domain name cannot begin nor end with a hyphen (-).
Does this extension support third level domains?
No, it does not support, you can register only domains with “.cl” extension, it is not supported domains like “.com.cl”.
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “NIC.CL”
Is there an official whois server for .CL domains?
Yes, it is whois.nic.cl
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
NIC Chile (University of Chile)
Miraflores 222, Piso 14
Santiago RM 832-0198
Chile
Administrative Contact
Patricio V. Poblete, Director
NIC Chile University of Chile
Miraflores 222, Piso 14
Santiago RM 832-0198
Chile
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +56 22 940 7700
Technical Contact
Jose M. Piquer, Technical Director
NIC Chile University of Chile
Miraflores 222, Piso 14
Santiago RM 832-0198
Chile
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +56 22 940 7700
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