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.here: requirements and registry information

.here is a location-oriented domain for local businesses, neighborhood directories, event pages, maps, tourism guides, community resources, and services that help people find a place or activity.

gTLDInformation Updated: 2026-09-07
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration timeAvailable after general availability begins on November 17, 2026
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 year
Renewal Grace Period40 days
Redemption Period30 days
Registration privacyAvailable
DNS security supportSupported
HTTPSRequired
Local presence serviceNot applicable - no local presence requirement
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Who can register a .here domain?

Individuals and businesses may register available .here names. No geographic connection, local presence, or trustee service is required for a general registration.

Does a .here website require HTTPS?

.here is a secure namespace and HTTPS must be configured before a website will load correctly in browsers. The certificate and HTTPS configuration are separate from the domain registration itself.

Are any .here domain names restricted?

The registry may reserve names for operations, premium pricing, or ICANN requirements. Protected IOC, Red Cross, Red Crescent, and intergovernmental organization names are subject to applicable ICANN restrictions.

Are documents or a trademark required for .here?

General registrations do not require local-presence documents or a trademark. During Sunrise, an eligible trademark owner must provide the applicable Trademark Clearinghouse information.

Helpful answers

Common questions

When will .here domains become generally available?

General availability is scheduled to begin on November 17, 2026. Before that date, eligibility and additional launch-phase fees may apply.

What is a .here domain best suited for?

.here is well suited to local businesses, directories, events, maps, tourism guides, neighborhood resources, and location-based services. Its wording can connect a web address directly with a place or destination.

How long can a .here domain be registered for?

The published registration term is one year. Renewal availability and the final term offered by SoxDomains are confirmed during order processing.

Which characters can a .here domain contain?

.here names may contain 1 to 63 letters, numbers, or hyphens. A name cannot begin or end with a hyphen, contain spaces, or place hyphens in both the third and fourth positions.

Is DNSSEC available for .here domains?

DNSSEC is supported for .here. It helps validate DNS responses and can be configured after registration when the selected DNS provider supports it.

Is private registration available for .here?

Private Registration is listed as available for .here. Availability remains subject to the registrar, applicable law, and registry policy at the time of purchase.

What happens when a .here domain expires?

The published renewal grace period is 40 days, followed by a 30-day redemption period. A domain may stop resolving at expiration, and restoration during redemption can carry an additional fee.

Who operates the .here registry?

Google Registry operates .here through Charleston Road Registry Inc. The extension is governed by the applicable registry policies and ICANN requirements.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: Charleston Road Registry Inc.

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