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Does .rio support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
No, it only supports Latin characters
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .rio domain?
To secure a .RIO domain, the domain owner must meet the following requirements: -Be a citizen, resident, or entity legally established in Brazil with a Brazilian tax identification number. -Have a valid address in the city of Rio de Janeiro (addresses in other cities won’t be accepted). Please note that .RIO domain names do not allow owner changes except in cases where the ownership update reflects a business transaction beyond a simple change of ownership.
What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The mininum registration term is 1 year.
Is there a designated whois server available for this extension?
Yes, it is whois.gtlds.nic.br
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is "nic.rio"
What is the range of characters that the .rio extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and “-“.
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO
Av. Presidente Vargas, 3131 Sala 1204
Rio de Janeiro - RJ - 20210-030
Brazil
Administrative Contact
Ricardo de Oliveira
Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO
Av. Presidente Vargas, 3131 Sala 1204
Rio de Janeiro - RJ - 20210-030
Brazil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +55 21 39711818
Technical Contact
NIC.br Registry Services - Tech Contact
NIC.br
Av. das Nações Unidas, 11541, 7. andar
São Paulo - SP - 04578-000
Brazil
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +55 11 5509 3505
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 4 and the maximum is 63
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
For this extension Trustee service is not needed.
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