When should you choose a .XXX domain?
A .XXX domain is the right choice when content is intended for an adult audience and must be clearly identified as such. It is widely used by adult content producers, specialized platforms, studios, publishers, and creators who want a clear, transparent, and responsible online identity.
Adult websites and specialized platforms
Perfect for streaming sites, video platforms, communities, and projects reserved for adult audiences, where explicit content must be clearly labeled.
Adult brands and content publishers
Ideal for studios, publishers, independent creators, and businesses in the adult industry that want a recognized and explicit domain extension.
Brand protection (defensive registration)
The .XXX domain is also commonly used by companies outside the adult industry to protect their brand and prevent it from being registered or misused by third parties.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .XXX domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .XXX domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .XXX |
| TLD type | Sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) |
| Registry | ICM Registry LLC |
| 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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