.MUSIC Domain Policy

.MUSIC is a community-based generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) regulated by DotMusic Limited and administered by Tucows Registry.

The purpose of the .MUSIC gTLD is to exclusively serve the global music community and music industry.

.MUSIC is:

• Exclusively available to verified members of the global music community
• Governed in the interest of the global music community
• Supported by organizations representing over 95% of music consumption globally
• Designed with enhanced safeguards to protect intellectual property and prevent cybersquatting

Registration Details

Registration details, including pricing and availability, can be found in the TLD Reference Chart.

Eligibility / Nexus Criteria

The .MUSIC domain is the global music industry standard for official music websites.

Registration is restricted to legitimate members of the global music community, including (but not limited to):

• Musicians and artists
• Bands, groups, and creators
• Music industry professionals
• Music-related companies, associations, and organizations

.MUSIC domains are secure by default and include a verified checkmark badge to help establish trust and authenticity.

The buying, holding, or warehousing of .MUSIC domain names for resale - particularly in bulk - is strictly prohibited, in line with the mission of the TLD.

Self-Attestation Requirements

During the registration process, applicants must provide a self-attestation confirming that:

• They meet at least one of the applicable nexus/eligibility requirements, and
• The domain name and its intended use are consistent with:
  • The mission and purpose of the .MUSIC gTLD
  • Applicable laws and regulations
  • Registry policies

Registrant Identity Verification

After a .MUSIC domain name is registered, registrants must complete identity verification through the Registry Operator’s Identity Verification Solution Provider (IVSP) at:

https://id.music

This verification process is required to maintain eligibility and compliance with .MUSIC policies.

Monitoring, Audits, and Compliance

The Registry may conduct programmatic or manual audits at any time during the lifecycle of a .MUSIC domain to ensure ongoing eligibility.

• Registrants may receive an audit request email from the Registry with instructions to complete verification
• Failure to respond within the specified timeframe may result in:
  • Suspension
  • Server lock
  • Domain cancellation or deletion

If a registrant no longer meets the eligibility requirements, they must contact their registrar as soon as possible.

Please refer to the Registrant Eligibility Policy for full details.

Premium Names

• Supported

IDNs (Internationalized Domain Names)

• Not supported

Registry Server Hold Status & Upcoming Change

Current Policy

Historically, newly registered .MUSIC domain names were placed on Registry Server Hold until the registrant completed identity verification.

Upcoming Change – Effective April 1, 2026 at 00:00:00 UTC

What’s changing

• Newly registered .MUSIC domains will no longer be placed on immediate Registry Server Hold
• Upon successful registration, domains will be active and usable immediately
• Identity verification remains mandatory; however, registrants will now have up to one (1) year from the registration date to complete verification at ID.MUSIC

What remains the same

• Private registration is not permitted
• The Music Nexus policy remains fully in effect
• The Music Nexus checkbox is still required during registration
• Registry verification emails will continue to be sent to registrants

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