Domain Policies

Using the TLD Reference Chart

The TLD reference chart is a quick-lookup document that lists policy and lifecycle details for every Top Level Domai...

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Unlock Your Domain forTransferring Away

Registrar lock is a feature that prevents unauthorized domain transfers away from your current registrar. Before you...

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Tiered Access (TACO) Disclosure Notices

Tucows operates a Tiered Access (TACO) platform that allows authorized requestors to access domain registration data...

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ICANN/RAA Verification

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires all accredited registrars to verify the WHO...

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Domain Redemption and Recovery Process

When a domain expires, it does not become immediately available for re-registration. It moves through a series of li...

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What is the GDPR and How Does It Affect Me?

The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) sets out rules for how the personal data of people li...

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