.XXX Domains - Frequently Asked Questions

A "booked" status means that we received your order, and it is waiting for a review by our security system. All orders are reviewed for fraud (Is a false name used? Can the address be verified?). Once the domain clears the review stage, the system approves it, and you'll be notified by email.

.XXX domains are registered on a first-come first-served basis.

There are two types of registrants for .XXX domains:

Registrants who plan to use the domain as an actve site for adult entertainment purposes (ie: adult webmasters, performers, lawyers, agents, adult domain developers and investors, etc.), and registrants who want to block a site from resolving to a .XXX domain.

Active .XXX domains point to websites with content for the adult entertainment community. Registrants with active sites must be members of the ICM Sponsored Community.

Non-resolving domains will not point to any website, and queries for these domains will return a default page explaining the domain's non-resolution status. Registrants who are not members of the Sponsored Community may apply on a first-come first-served basis to register a standard non-resolving .XXX domain corresponding to their personal names or other words in which they have a legitimate interest.

Registrants may submit an order to register a standard non-resolving .XXX domain corresponding to their personal names or other words in which they have a legitimate interest. Blocks are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Queries on these names will return a default page explaining the domain's non-resolution status.

The length of a block depends on during which registration period the block was purchased.

If you were allocated a block during Sunrise B, the block will last 10 years. At the end of the registration period, you can choose to renew the block or allow it to expire.

If you purchased your block during General Availability, the registration period is one year. At the end of the registration period, you can choose to renew the block or allow it to expire.

ICM Registry automatically contacts every registrant who does not currently have an account at ICM Registry. If you ordered a non-resolving domain name, you do not need to fill out this form, and can ignore the request. This process is only for those who wish to host a live .XXX site.

A blocked, non-resolving .XXX domain will simply not show any content at all when typed into a browser's address bar.

ICANN regulations require Whois information be entered for any registered domain. We automatically set the Whois information to your account information. If you would like to enter alternate contact information, please log in to your account, and click on "Whois" next to your domains in the list. From there you can modify the public data. Please note: we do not offer privacy for Whois information.

The annual registration fee for a .XXX domain is $69.

We do not offer bulk pricing or discounts for multiple .XXX orders.

A Sponsored Community ID is a unique 16-character code assigned to Sponsored Community Members by ICM.

The Sponsored Community consists of individuals, businesses, entities, and organizations that: (i) have voluntarily determined that a system of self-identification would be beneficial, (ii) have voluntarily agreed to comply with all IFFOR Policies and Best Practices Guidelines, as published from time to time on the IFFOR web site; and (iii) either:

• Provide Online Adult Entertainment intended for consenting adults ("Providers") (ie: adult webmasters, performers, studios, store owners, club operators);
• Represent Providers ("Representatives") (ie: lawyers, agents, advisors, accountants, affiliates);
• Provide products or services to Providers and Representatives ("Service Providers") (ie: adult domain investors, manufacturers, delivery companies, caterers, distribution companies, merchant account services, makeup artists, stylists, hosting services).

If you are unsure if you qualify as a member of the Sponsored Community, please contact ICM Registry. find more information here..

If you do not currently have a Sponsored Community ID, ICM Registry will contact you to complete the process once you submit your order.

If you already have a Sponsored Community ID, you should continue to use it for any future .XXX orders.

If you want to run an active site on a .XXX domain, you will need to be certified by ICM Registry as a member of the Sponsored Community.

You do not need to be a Sponsored Community ID if you are ordering a non-resolving .XXX domain.