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What is the shortest registration duration permitted for this extension?
The minimum registration term for “.uy” extensions is 1 year.
Do you offer Trustee/Proxy Service for this extension?
Yes, we offer trustee for “.uy.” “.com.uy"“.net.uy” and “.org.uy
Which organization oversees the administration of this domain extension?
The organization responsible of this domain extension is “NIC.ORG.UY”
What is the range of characters that the .UY extension can accommodate?
It is possible to register the letters a to z, the numbers 0 to 9 and the hyphen “-“. In addition, the following characters are allowed: á. é, í, ó, ú, ü y ñ
However, it is not possible to register domains that begin or end with a hyphen “-“
Does .UY support internationalized domain names (IDNs) characters?
Yes, it supports the following characters:
á. é, í, ó, ú, ü y ñ
Is there an official whois server for .UY domains?
Yes, it is whois.nic.org.uy
Are there any specific criteria for registering a .UY domain?
To secure a .UY, .COM.UY, .ORG.UY or .NET.UY domain, the domain owner must have residence in Uruguay.
If you do not meet this requirement, we can register the domain in the name of our local representatives and then make it available to you. This option has an additional cost (Trustee Service).
How can one contact the registry managing this extension?
The contact information is:
Sponsoring Organisation
SeCIU - Universidad de la Republica
Colonia 2066
C.P. 11200
Montevideo
Uruguay
Administrative Contact
Director
Servicio Central de Informatica (SECIU)
Colonia 2066
C.P. 11200
Montevideo
Uruguay
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +598 2408 3901
Fax: +598 2401 5843
Technical Contact
Coordinador técnico de UYNIC
Servicio Central de Informatica (SECIU)
Colonia 2066
C.P. 11200
Montevideo
Uruguay
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +598 2408 3901
Fax: +598 2 401 5843
Does this extension support third level domains?
Yes, it does support third level extension, you can register domains with “.com.uy"“.net.uy” and “.org.uy
What is the least and greatest number of characters permissible?
The minimum is 1 and the maximum is 63
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