# .ing

<span>This article describes the procedures and requirements of .ing domain names.  
</span><span>Click on the subject below to open the dropdown for more information.</span>

<div id="bkmrk-registrationgeneral-"><details><summary>Registration</summary>

<span>General Availability started for .ing on : December 5th, 2023.  
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Successful domain registration via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/web/action/index#/domain/register) or [API](https://doc.openprovider.eu/API_Module_Domain_createDomainRequest) requires:

- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
- registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies

**<span>SSL certificate required</span>**

<span>Note that the registry has put the extension on the [HSTS preload list](https://openprovider.help/books/ssl-certificates/page/what-are-hsts-and-the-hsts-preload-list). As a result, web browsers will not show the website unless it is secured with an SSL certificate. Check the Openprovider control panel for more information on how to order an SSL certificate. You can still register a domain without installing SSL certificate. The domain will be yours, but the domain will not load in the browser. Other applications will work as normal (e.g. e-mail).</span>

</details><details><summary>Transfer</summary>

Successful domain transfer via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/dashboard/transfer-new) or [API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/TransferDomain) requires:

- authorization code
- two or more nameservers or a nameserver group
- registrant [e-mail address verification](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) applies

  
During the transfer period which can take 6 days, the current provider or the owner can reject to the transfer.  
  
The registration period after a successful transfer will [extend with 1 year](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer), unless the transfer is ordered within the domain's auto-renew grace period at the previous registrar.  
  
**Problems transferring your domain?**  
Please take a look at this [extended article](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/common-errors-when-submitting-a-transfer-request) for possible solutions.

<table><tbody><tr><td>**Authorization code required**</td><td>yes</td></tr><tr><td>**Method of confirmation**</td><td>authcode,email</td></tr><tr><td>**Registration period after transfer**</td><td>[extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)</td></tr><tr><td>**Average transfer time**</td><td>Max. 6 days</td></tr><tr><td>**Advanced and simple transfers available**</td><td>Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .ing domains is available.</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details><details><summary>Update</summary>

### Owner change (trade)

Owner/registrant change is not supported for the extension.

### Other update

- requested via RCP or [API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/UpdateDomain)
- processed real-time

If as part of the update the domain owner’s e-mail address changes, we’re obliged to start a [contact verification process](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/registrant-email-verification-icann-contact-validation) if this new e-mail address was not verified before.

</details><details><summary>Deletion / Restore</summary>

### Delete

**Explicit delete**

- Requested via RCP or [API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/DeleteDomain)
- processed realtime
- will directly result in quarantine (redemption period) (**no** soft quarantine applies)

  
**Expiration** In case the domain expires (not renewed in time);

- will not be deleted directly at the registry
- will lead to [*soft quarantine,*](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine) followed by regular quarantine

### Restore / reactivate

- restore / reactivation supported via [RCP](https://cp.openprovider.eu/domain/queue-restore.php) or [API](https://docs.openprovider.com/doc/domain.swagger#operation/RestoreDomain)
- quarantine periods can be found under  
    **Detailed extension information &gt; Technical information &gt; Quarantine period**
- After quarantine, 5 days *PendingDelete* period (restore **not** possible)

</details><details><summary>Detailed extension information</summary>

<table><tbody><tr><td>**Registry**</td><td>- Registry: [Charleston Road Registry Inc.](https://www.registry.google)
- Registry whois: whois.nic.google
- Registry web based whois: [https://www.registry.google/whois-lookup/](https://www.registry.google/whois-lookup/)
- Registry zonefile updates: Realtime

</td></tr><tr><td>**Domain lifecycle**</td><td>[\[External embedded content: https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=ing\]](https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=ing)

</td></tr><tr><td>**Technical information**</td><td>- DNSSEC support: yes
- Minimum length: 1 characters
- Maximum length: 63 characters
- Allowed characters: a-z, 0-9, -
- IDN characters: IDN registrations are expected to be permitted; more information will be provided at a later date.
- Registration period: 1-10 years
- Renewal date offset: 0 days  
    *The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider).  
    Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here.*
- Soft quarantine period: n/a days  
    *During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine).*
- Quarantine period: 0 days  
    *During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.*

</td></tr><tr><td>**Restrictions**</td><td>- Local presence required? **no**
- Does Openprovider provide local presence services? **no**
- Local activity required? **no**
- Correct nameserver configuration required? **no**
- The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.

</td></tr><tr><td>**Policies**</td><td>- Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms
- Privacy: https://www.registry.google/policies/privacy/

</td></tr><tr><td>**Registration agreement**</td><td>*<span>The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following:</span>*  
- [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement)

</td></tr></tbody></table>

</details></div>  
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Authorization code required	yes
Method of confirmation	authcode,email
Registration period after transfer	[extends](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/expiration-date-after-successful-domain-transfer)
Average transfer time	Max. 6 days
Advanced and simple transfers available	Contact our [Sales department](mailto:sales@openprovider.com) to check if easy transfer of 100 or more .ing domains is available.
Registry	- Registry: [Charleston Road Registry Inc.](https://www.registry.google) - Registry whois: whois.nic.google - Registry web based whois: [https://www.registry.google/whois-lookup/](https://www.registry.google/whois-lookup/) - Registry zonefile updates: Realtime
Domain lifecycle	[\[External embedded content: https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=ing\]](https://www.openprovider.com/domain-lifecycle/domains.php?ext=ing)
Technical information	- DNSSEC support: yes - Minimum length: 1 characters - Maximum length: 63 characters - Allowed characters: a-z, 0-9, - - IDN characters: IDN registrations are expected to be permitted; more information will be provided at a later date. - Registration period: 1-10 years - Renewal date offset: 0 days The number of days before the registry's expiration date, that Openprovider requires the domain to be renewed or expired. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/quick-start/page/renewal-policies-in-openprovider). Note that the dates as shown in your Openprovider account are always leading, even if they do not match the renewal date offset mentioned here. - Soft quarantine period: n/a days During this period, following after an expiration, the domain can be restored for free. This period does not apply if the domain is deleted explicitly. [More info](https://openprovider.help/books/domains/page/soft-quarantine). - Quarantine period: 0 days During this period, an expired or deleted domain name can be reactivated at an additional fee.
Restrictions	- Local presence required? no - Does Openprovider provide local presence services? no - Local activity required? no - Correct nameserver configuration required? no - The Domain(s) can be registered without further limitations.
Policies	- Terms: https://policies.google.com/terms - Privacy: https://www.registry.google/policies/privacy/
Registration agreement	The registry requires that a registration agreement is in place between the provider and the domain holder. The text of this registration agreement and any required supplements is the following: - [General registration agreement](https://doc.openprovider.eu/Registration_Agreement)