Pre-Registration FAQs

1. What is a pre-registration?

A pre-registration is a request to register a domain name under a new TLD (top-level domain) before that TLD is actually released. The instant each stage of the TLD is released, the pre-registrations for that stage will be submitted as registration requests to attempt to convert them into live domain names.

2. Why should I pre-register with NetNation?

1. We have the experience
   NetNation has previous experience handling pre-registrations for the release of several new domain extensions including:
   • .info
   • .biz
   • .name
   • .us
   • .eu
   Many registrars will promise that they give you the “best chance” for your pre-registrations to be successful but have no previous experience doing pre-registrations for other domain extensions. With pre-registrations, there is no room for error and that is why it is crucial to use a registrar like NetNation with the experience, personnel and infrastructure to ensure that your pre-registrations are submitted as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
   
   
2. We have an industry leading conversion rate
   We have learned a great deal from doing pre-registrations for previous TLD releases and have become very efficient at successfully converting pre-registrations into live registrations. Use our experience to give you an edge over your competition in getting the .MOBI domains you really want.
   
   
3. We get direct accreditations
   There are strict requirements to becoming an accredited TLD registrar. By pre-registering with an accredited registrar rather than a reseller you can be confident that you will be getting top-level service once your domain is successfully registered.

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3. Does pre-registering guarantee I will get my domain?

No registrar can guarantee that any pre-registration will result in a successful registration. As soon as the new TLD registry goes live, the pre-registrations of all registrars will all be submitted at the same time and will compete to register these domains. By pre-registering your domain you can however, ensure that your domain will be submitted as soon as registrations are accepted and thus significantly increase your chances of getting the domain.

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4. How can I maximize my chances of successfully registering my domain?

1. Pre-register for a Sunrise period application if you are eligible – the Sunrise period comes first and is restrictive as only certain types of domains will be allowed to be registered.
2. If you are not eligible to apply for a Sunrise period registration then register for the Landrush period – this is your next best chance for a successful registration.
3. Pre-register early – the longer you wait, the more pre-registrations will have been queued up for your domain.

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5. How will I know if my pre-registrations are successfully converted into live registrations?

After each stage of the new TLD rollout, we will notify you by email as soon as we know which of your pre-registrations were successfully registered and which were unsuccessful.

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6. When will I be charged for my pre-registration(s)?

1. You will be charged only if your .mobi domain is successfully registered during the registration period that you selected. Following a successful registration, your credit card will be charged for all applicable registration fees. Please make sure that your credit information is updated as expired or invalid information will force us to move to the next person in our queue.
2. We may pre-authorize your credit card for 3% of the total deferred annual registration fee charges immediately at the time of the order and also just prior to submitting your registration requests to the registry.

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7. What are the different types of pre-registrations and what do they mean?

Sunrise Pre-Registration
This type of pre-registration is for registrants with a trademark or other types of prior rights on a name. Sunrise pre-registrations are the very first domains that will be submitted to the registry for live registration. If you have a trademark for the domain you want to register then you are encouraged to pre-register under this type as it will give you the absolute best chance of getting a successful registration for your domain name.

Priority Pre-Registration
This type of pre-registration is for customers without a trademark but for those who want to get the next best chance of successfully registering a domain. We only accept 1 priority pre-registration per domain name per new TLD. The priority pre-registration for each domain will be submitted first for live registration once the registry opens, provided that the domain has not already been registered during the Sunrise period.

Regular Pre-Registration
Regular pre-registration requests will be submitted for live registration once the registry fully opens in the order they were received, provided i) no priority pre-registration has been purchased for that domain and ii) the domain has not already been registered during the Sunrise period.

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