When should you choose a .REST domain?
A .REST domain is the ideal choice when food service is at the core of your project. It is especially popular with restaurants, chefs, independent establishments, culinary concepts, and gastronomic projects that want a clean and efficient web address.
Restaurants, bistros, and cafés
Perfect for showcasing your menu, opening hours, photos, online reservations, and the atmosphere of your establishment in a clear and engaging way.
Chefs, kitchens, and culinary concepts
Ideal for chefs, experimental kitchens, culinary projects, pop-up restaurants, and unique dining experiences that focus on creativity and flavour.
Food services and restaurant projects
.REST is also well-suited for catering services, shared kitchens, local food projects, and mobile food services that need a short and memorable domain name.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .REST domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .REST domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .REST |
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Registry | Identity Digital |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 35 days |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .REST domain
The .REST extension is open to everyone, with no industry-specific or professional restrictions, making it easy to register for any food-related project.
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