.tech domain checker and rules
Radix runs .tech as an ending for tech startups. We only call a .tech available when two separate checks agree nobody has registered it. How our checks work
What can a .tech name contain?
Letters, numbers and hyphens, up to 63 characters before the .tech. Radix's policies add no character rules, so the internet's standards apply.
| Character | Allowed? | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Letters a to z | Yes | Anywhere; capitals don't count |
| Numbers 0 to 9 | Yes | Anywhere, including first |
| Hyphen (-) | Yes | Not first or last; not two in the 3rd and 4th places |
| Accented Latin letters | Yes | From the Latin table on file with IANA, stored as xn-- |
| Spaces, underscores, symbols | No |
How do you register a .tech?
- Check the name above, with your handles.
- Pick a registrar. Radix sells through partners such as GoDaddy, Namecheap, Porkbun and Cloudflare.
- Compare renewal prices, not just the first year.
- Register it, then turn on auto-renew and the transfer lock.
- Answer your registrar's emails about your contact details.[1, 2, 12]
What should you know before you register a .tech?
Budget for the renewal, about seven times the first year at Porkbun (compare endings), and know ICANN's transfer and contact-detail rules.
| Fact | What it means |
|---|---|
| Premium names | Short dictionary words can be premium; each price tier can set its own renewal price |
| 60-day lock | Moves to another registrar can be refused for 60 days after registering, a transfer or an owner change |
| Renewal reminders | About a month and a week before expiry. After expiry, your site and email stop |
| Accurate details | Update them within 7 days of a change. Ignore your registrar's questions for 15 days and it can suspend the name |
What can you do if the .tech you want is taken?
Try another ending (see all endings) or a close version in the checker above; it shows which are available with your handles. Trademark owners can also file a domain dispute (UDRP).
| Option | What to know |
|---|---|
| Another ending | The checker shows endings like .com, and close versions, available with your handles |
| Wait for it to lapse | The owner gets reminders, then 30 days to restore it after deletion |
| Domain dispute (UDRP) | For trademark owners. Prove it matches your mark, the owner has no right to it, and bad faith |
| UDRP result | The name is canceled or transferred to you; going to court is still possible |
What can go wrong with a .tech, and how do you fix it?
Most problems come from a transfer lock, an expired name, an abuse report or out-of-date contact details.
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| You can't move it to another registrar | Wait out the 60-day lock, then ask for the transfer code; it's due within 5 days |
| Your website stopped working | The name may have expired. Renew it, or ask your registrar to restore it |
| Your domain was suspended | Radix can suspend names for abuse or inaccurate contact details. Fix the cause, then use its unsuspension form |
Which platforms should you claim with your .tech?
The .com, GitHub, X, LinkedIn and the App Store. More on costs, email and registry rules: Using your .tech.
Checks the .tech, the .com, GitHub, X, LinkedIn and App Store in one search.
Sources (14)
- PrimaryPorkbun: domain name pricing, the public price list our checker reads daily
- PrimaryRadix: .tech (who it's for, registrar partners)
- PrimaryRadix: Policies (reserved names, pricing tiers, Acceptable Use and Anti-Abuse Policy)
- PrimaryRadix: Premium domains
- PrimaryIANA: Delegation record for .tech (registry operator Radix Technologies Inc.)
- PrimaryRFC 1035: Domain names, implementation and specification (sections 2.3.1, 2.3.3, 2.3.4)
- PrimaryRFC 1123: Requirements for Internet hosts (section 2.1, names may start with a digit)
- PrimaryRFC 5891: Internationalized domain names in applications (section 4.2.3.1, hyphen rules)
- PrimaryIANA: Latin table for .tech, version 1.0
- PrimaryICANN: FAQs for registrants, transferring your domain name
- PrimaryICANN: Expired Registration Recovery Policy
- PrimaryICANN: Keeping registration data accurate
- PrimaryICANN: Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (paragraphs 4(a), 4(i), 4(k))
- PrimaryRadix: home page (links to its unsuspension request form)