Q&A

For TWNIC's fee structure across different domain name categories, please refer to the Domain Name Registration Policies and Regulations. 

WNIC currently offers domain names in two categories: "Attribute-based Domain Names" and "Generic Domain Names."

Attribute-based Domain Names include the following types:

• "com.tw": Companies, business entities, limited partnerships, other for-profit organizations, or professional practitioners that are legally registered and have completed tax registration in accordance with the law; foreign companies, limited partnerships, or other organizational entities that are registered in accordance with their home country laws are also eligible.
• "net.tw": Entities that have obtained Class I telecommunications business franchises or Class II telecommunications business permits under the Telecommunications Act; telecommunications businesses registered under the Telecommunications Management Act or those whose network establishment plans have been approved; or entities possessing network construction (installation) permits.
• "org.tw": Foundations or non-profit associations legally registered in Taiwan; foreign non-profit organizations registered in accordance with their home country laws.
• "idv.tw": Available to all natural persons.
• "game.tw": No applicant qualification restrictions.
• "ebiz.tw": No applicant qualification restrictions.
• "club.tw": No applicant qualification restrictions.

Generic Domain Names include the following types, all with no applicant qualification restrictions:
"ASCII.tw", " ASCII.台灣", "Chinese IDN.tw", "Chinese IDN.台灣", "Japanese IDN.tw", "Korean IDN.tw", "Thai IDN.tw", "French IDN.tw", "German IDN.tw"

You may process registration applications through TWNIC-accredited Registrars.

• (1) First-come, first-served principle. 
• (2) Applicants may apply for multiple domain names. 
• (3) Applicants may choose to register domain names according to the categories and their respective eligibility requirements, and process registration applications through Registrars.
• (4) Applicants must apply through Registrar websites according to the applicable category and requirements.

(1) Character Length Requirements:

1. Must contain at least 2 characters and not exceed 63 characters. (2-character Generic English domain names, Generic French IDN domain names, and Generic German IDN domain names are temporarily unavailable)
2. IDNs must not exceed 63 characters after Punycode conversion.

(2) Permitted Characters:

1. 26 case-insensitive English letters, digits 0-9, and hyphen (-), totaling 63 characters.
2. Hyphens (-) must not be placed at the beginning or end, nor may they appear simultaneously in the third and fourth character positions.
3. Chinese IDNs must use Chinese characters within the Big5 range and contain at least 2 consecutive Chinese characters. They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens. Chinese IDN domain names are prohibited from mixing Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters.
4. Japanese IDNs must use characters from the .tw Japanese IDN character table (https://www.iana.org/domains/idn-tables) and contain at least 2 consecutive Japanese IDN characters (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji). They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
5. Korean IDNs must use characters from the .tw Korean IDN character table (https://www.iana.org/domains/idn-tables) and contain at least 2 consecutive Korean IDN characters. They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
6. Thai IDNs must use characters from the .tw Thai IDN character table (https://www.iana.org/domains/idn-tables) and contain at least 2 consecutive Thai IDN characters. They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
7. French IDNs must use characters from the .tw French IDN character table (https://www.iana.org/domains/idn-tables) and contain at least 1 non-ASCII French IDN character. They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens.
8. German IDNs must use characters from the .tw German IDN character table (https://www.iana.org/domains/idn-tables) and contain at least 1 non-ASCII German IDN character. They may also include the aforementioned alphanumeric characters and hyphens.

Following the application process, if you promptly complete the email confirmation and payment procedures, the registration can be completed as quickly as the same day.

Since January 1, 2003, TWNIC has allowed new domain name applications to be submitted directly online, eliminating the requirement for paper document review. The domain name application process has been simplified—applicants only need to confirm via email and complete all application procedures online.

While new domain name applications no longer require prior eligibility document review, registration qualifications for both domestic and international companies or individuals must still comply with TWNIC's regulations. If a registered .tw/.台灣 domain name is reported as not meeting eligibility requirements, TWNIC and Registrars will conduct post-registration audits. If confirmed to be ineligible, TWNIC may delete the domain name in accordance with the Guidelines for Domain Name Registration and Domain Name Registration Agreement.

Domain name applications are processed online on a first-come, first-served basis. Domain name application eligibility must still comply with TWNIC's relevant regulations. For application requirements, please refer to About .tw/.台灣 Domains.

Please confirm that the Chinese IDN domain name you wish to register uses Chinese characters within the Big5 range and contains at least 1 Chinese IDN character.

Currently, only Generic domain names have reserved word restrictions. For details, please see Domain Reserved Words.

Domain names operate on a "first-come, first-served" principle. According to TWNIC's Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy, a complainant may file a complaint with a dispute resolution institution if the registrant meets all of the following conditions:

• The domain name is identical or confusingly similar to the complainant's trademark, service mark, personal name, business name, or other identifier.
• The registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in the domain name.
• The registrant registered or is using the domain name in bad faith.

For relevant regulations, please refer to TWNIC's Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.

Yes. After completing the payment procedure for a domain name, there is no restriction on when it must be activated. If you have not yet arranged for web hosting, you do not need to configure DNS (HOST/IP) settings immediately. However, please remember your authentication password so that when your company/you are ready to activate the domain name, you can log in and configure it yourself.

If your domain name was registered through another Registrar, you can not use TWNIC's DNS hosting service. We recommend contacting your Registrar regarding related services.

TWNIC is the registry for the ".tw/.台灣" country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) and is only responsible for registration services and management of domain names with the country code ".tw/.台灣". We do not provide .com registration services. If you wish to register a .com domain name, please contact the international registry VeriSign or a Registrar that handles .com domain names.