Is made up of a second-level domain (2-5.org), and a top-level domain (2-5.org). The domain name is part of a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) which describes an address on the internet.

Refers to changing the registrar of a domain name. This transfer takes place either after the sale of a domain name, or through preference for the services of another registrar.

An Auth-Code (also called an Authorization Code, Auth-Info Code, or transfer code) is a code created by a registrar to help identify the domain name holder (also known as a registrant or registered name holder) of a domain name in a generic top-level domain (gTLD) operated under contract with ICANN. This code is used to authorize transferring a domain from one registrar to another.

Top Level Domain. The extension which follows the domain name, or also second level name. The "org" in 2-5.org is the TLD

Generic Top Level Domains, for example (.com, .net, .org) These are the more known examples.

Internationalized Domain Name

Refers to a standard data-encoding format for electronic communication between computers. ASCII assigns standard numeric values to letters, numerals, punctuation marks, and other characters used in computers. In full: American Standard Code for Information Interchange.

Non-ASCII characters are characters that extend beyond the basic English alphabet and include symbols, accented letters, and characters from different languages. These characters are essential for expressing the diversity of languages and cultures across the globe.

Stands for Secure Sockets Layer, a security protocol that creates an encrypted link between a web server and a web browser.

A Domain Name System which allows for a server to be found through a domain name, rather than an IP address. That means when you want to access our website you can type in google.com in your browser, instead of the IP address of google server (142.251.140.46)

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. This non-profit organisation which takes care of the coordination for the maintenance and methodologies of several databases. This organisation makes sure that the internet functions properly.

A registry is an operator or owner of a domain name extension. For example, Verisign is the registry for .com and .net domain names.

A registrar is a company/provider that offers domain registrations, management and renewals.

A protocol used to find information about a domain name or an IP address. It is here that you can find information on the domain registration, its expiration, nameservers, and contact information of the current owner.

Nameservers are like a traffic sign which points the visitor of a domain in the right direction without them noticing. A nameserver is only relevant for you if your registrar and your hosting company are not the same. In that case, the nameservers help to connect the two. When you park your domain names with example.com you change your nameservers to ns1.example.com and ns2.example.com

A part of the domain name system which shows that there is another set of authoritative name servers which should be pointed towards.

It may offer sales, support, and management for the gTLDs

The marketplace refers to the secondary market where already registered domains are traded.

2-5.org is a domain name commerce platform that provides the domain names, DNS and technology for clients to hold a short domain names and redirect them URLs or an existing website and lease on their own website address, at physical retail locations, marketplaces and more.

Reserve the domain you like. Decide how long you will use it. Payment for your domain. Integrations according to your needs. That's all.

We have many and countless differences. Some of them include our preference for the most popular domain extensions, .com and .net. We exclusively use single-letter domain names. We operate using the Dutch Auction method. We offer our users the cheapest single-letter domain names in the world with promotions.

No, at 2-5.org we care about transparency and never add any additional fees or costs.

No, using our Domain HRL Service directly or via our partners is free of charge for domain users.

https://2-5.org , Enter your IDN character in the text field and click the search button. OR , Enter your Punycode in the text field and click the search button. OR , Enter your Punycode Keywords in the text field and click the search button. (for example, Punycode is 'xn--abc.com' you can also use just like 'abc.com' or 'abc'). If the IDN exists in our database, you will see the result directly related to that IDN or automatically associated with the domain.

Hold, Redirect, Lease

Holding a domain means reserving a unique domain name for the use of someone or an organization, thus preventing others from using it. Our users typically choose to 'hold' a domain because they don't want to lose it and intend to use it actively in the future.

Redirecting a domain means setting up a forwarding mechanism so that when someone enters the domain name into a web browser, they are automatically directed to a different website or web page. Our users typically choose to 'redirect' a domain to drive easier and more traffic.

Leasing a domain means temporarily obtaining the rights to use a domain name for a specified period in exchange for payment to the domain owner. Our users typically choose to 'lease' a domain to avoid paying exorbitant amounts for a domain and to integrate it into their existing projects or to use it for a new project.

Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade your domain at any time without any obligations.

https://2-5.org/account OR https://account.2-5.org

Every reservation is valid for a duration of 2-5 days.

It refers to the .net extension of the same letter/character/digit already being reserved by another user. However, the .com extension is available for the user to reserve.

It refers to the domain usage expiration period being 5 months or less. User response is awaited for a time extension.

It refers to the letter/character/digit that was used by another user before. However, the user didn't renew the contract and it expired.

Internationalized domain names (IDNs) are domain names that either: are written in languages/scripts using Latin letters with diacritics (accents marks such as é or ü) OR do not use the Latin alphabet (Basic Latin) at all.

After we've secured your payment, we proceed to take full control of the domain from the owner and send you tailored routing instructions. Please keep in mind that every domain registrar has different processes. Our guarantee, however, is that we will always propose the easiest and most convenient process possible. Our domain integration specialists will help you navigate the domain industry and provide support until you're fully satisfied and have gained rights over a domain.

All transactions have to be completed within 48 hours. If you're a corporate user and require more time to complete a routing, simply notify our team so that we can inform the seller.

The minimum amount is $0.50 US on website. If the domain price is below $0.50 US, please contact us for reservations.

Cards, Wallets, Links, Bank redirects, Buy now-pay later, Bank debits, Bank transfers, and Cryptocurrency.

Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, China UnionPay

Alipay (Popular in China), Apple Pay (Popular Globally), CashApp Pay (Popular in US), Google Pay (Popular Globally), WeChat Pay (Popular in China), Paypal (Popular Globally)

iyzico (Popular in Türkiye), Link in Card Element, Link in the Payment Element and Express Checkout Element

Bancontact (Popular in Belgium), EPS (Popular in Austria), giropay (Popular in Germany), iDEAL (Popular in the Netherlands), Przelewy24 (Popular in Poland), Sofort (Popular in Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

Affirm (Popular in US and Canada), Afterpay / Clearpay (Popular in US and UK), Klarna (Popular in Europe and US)

ACH Direct Debit (Popular in US), Canadian pre-authorized debits, Sepa Direct Debit (Popular in Europe)

Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hungary, New Zealand, Romania, Singapore, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States

Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, Litecoin, Tether

Yes, we prefer the HRL option for domains to make them accessible to everyone and more affordable. Because we believe it is more cost-effective than purchasing it. However, if you still want to buy a domain, you can contact us at sales@2-5.org

Accept the offer: The vendor has the option to accept the offer you have made. Cancel the offer: If the vendor is not happy with the offer then they have a chance to cancel the reservation.

We can suggest other available domains at the same price you have reserved, or you can inquire about other domains. Additionally, we can request on behalf of the domain you are interested in. If there is still no solution after these processes, we will refund the amount.

Yes, we respect the privacy of users and vendors. If the vendor accepts your request, you can disable 2-5.org

No, we don't require vendors to register on 2-5.org. Listing takes less than 1 minute, and integrations after transactions take less than 10 minutes.

Whether ASCII or non-ASCII, it doesn't matter. We only accept domains with .com and .net extensions, up to 3 letters.

HRL and SELL

https://2-5.org/pages/subcabinet OR https://1-letter.com/#subcabinet

https://www.1-character.com/sell OR https://1-letter.com/#subcabinet

No, there are no listing fees or subscription payments.

No, changing nameservers is not required.

Allow us around 2-5 hours to publish it. Our team will collect information about your domain and create a free landing page.

After listing your domain, we create a free landing page for it. For verified domains, we expect you to redirect there. For unverified domains, do not redirect there. Our editors periodically monitor the status of the domain to ensure its suitability for reservation over time.

Yes, our suggestion is to redirect it to your landing page. Over 90% of users prefer 'Verified' domains. Other specifications about the domain can still be used until it has been reserved.

Yes, we have many promotions on the website. You can choose and remind us which promotion you want to use.

Yes, featured listings are strategically placed for maximum exposure to the potential buyer. Featured listing domain names will be advertised on social media websites as well.

5%

For HRL option: Payouts will be made monthly to your bank account. For SELL option: Vendors get paid out within 2-5 days (on business days) after the successful transactions.

After listing a domain (HRL or SELL), if you want to edit or remove it, contact us on integration@2-5.org OR WhatsApp/Telegram/Viber/Kik for instant updates.

To request an excel sheet to update your domains, please email us at integration@2-5.org

Yes, you can list your domain names on other platforms too. However, in general, our platforms provide the best marketplace for users to find short domain names.

Our integration team will contact you as soon as possible. You must configure DNS details to point to one of our routing protocols. Additionally, You and 2-5.org will manage the domain and ensure it meets the requirements for the 'Hold' option for users. You will still remain the legal owner of the domain. Payouts will be made monthly to your bank account because we provide users with the option to upgrade or downgrade their domain status at any time.

Our integration team will contact you as soon as possible. You must configure DNS details to point to one of our routing protocols. Additionally, You and 2-5.org will manage the domain and ensure it meets the requirements for the 'Redirect' option for users. You will still remain the legal owner of the domain. Payouts will be made monthly to your bank account because we provide users with the option to upgrade or downgrade their domain status at any time.

Our integration team will contact you as soon as possible. You must configure DNS details to point to one of our routing protocols. Additionally, You and 2-5.org will manage the domain and ensure it meets the requirements for the 'Lease' option for users. You will still remain the legal owner of the domain. Payouts will be made monthly to your bank account because we provide users with the option to upgrade or downgrade their domain status at any time.

Vendor submits the authentication code to 2-5.org and our team help the buyer to start the domain transfer. It can take up to 5 to 7 days to complete the transfer process. Vendor get paid out within 2-5 days (on business days) after the successful transaction.

Our finance department will contact you when your domain is reserved. If you wish to inform us in advance, you can send the bank account details for payment in your country to the email address finance@2-5.org

AED, ARS, AUD, BDT, BGN, BRL, BWP, CAD, CHF, CLP, CNY, COP, CRC, CZK, DKK, EGP, EUR, FJD, GBP, GEL, GHS, GTQ, HKD, HUF, IDR, ILS, INR, JPY, KES, KRW, LKR, MAD, MXN, MYR, NGN, NOK, NPR, NZD, PHP, PKR, PLN, RON, SEK, SGD, THB, TRY, TZS, UAH, UGX, USD, UYU, VND, XOF, ZAR, ZMW

The vendor is responsible for third-party transaction fees (payment processors, bank deductions). Based on our experience, these costs can be up to a maximum of 2%. We always strive to conduct our transactions at the most favorable cost in all our operations.

2-5.org listed domain names with HRL or SELL prices will automatically be opted into the distribution network, where your domain names gain added exposure to potential users through over 50 partners.

Yes, 2-5.org platform is capable of supporting over 720 gTLDs, dot Brands, and ccTLDs with the ASCII character set.

First, visit https://expert.shopco.com , If there's a domain name you'd like to register, the first step is to check whether the name is available. If it is available, registering the name is a straightforward procedure. However, if your desired extension does not exist on our new platform, please contact us, and we will guide you to our classic platform.

https://2-5.org/pages/list-of-tlds

The only TLDs that allow IDN registrations with 2-5.org are .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz, .cc, .tv, .me, and .de

This feature is currently being used by our existing users. If you have lost or forgotten your link, please contact us at support@2-5.org

If you don't remember your classical platform username or your password, please contact us at support@2-5.org

This feature is currently being used by our existing users. However, our classical platform requires more knowledge. You can visit https://expert.shopco.com to manage a domain. We have designed it to be simple and easy to use.

ns1.systemdns.com , ns2.systemdns.com , ns3.systemdns.com

Login to your platform. Click on 'Domains.' Select the domain you wish to forward. Add an A Record (IP address: 64.99.64.37), and add a Forward Record (Destination URL: https://example.com). You can add and forward all sub-domains with this process.

(2. Diffie-Hellman) , (3. DSA/SHA-1) , (5. RSA/SHA-1) , (6. DSA-NSEC3/SHA1) , (7. RSASHA1-NSEC3/SHA1) , (8. RSA/SHA-256) , (10. RSA/SHA-512) , (13. ECDSA Curve P-256 with SHA-256) , (14. ECDSA Curve P-384 with SHA-384) , (253. Private 'PRIVATEDNS') , (254. Private 'PRIVATEOID')

(1. SHA-1) , (2. SHA-256) , (3. GOST R 34.11-94) , (4. SHA-384)

Provider: DigiCert SSL Lite , Type: SSL Lite

Providers: Actalis, DigiCert, DigiCert SSL Lite, GeoTrust, Sectigo, SiteLock, Thawte, Trustwave.

Questions below are related to our New platform Expert Shopco

Yes, Expert platform is capable of supporting 50 gTLDs, dot Brands, with the ASCII character set.

.agency .app .art .bio .biz .blog .church .cloud .club .co .com .design .dev .digital .earth .email .fun .fyi .games .info .ink .life .link .live .llc .me .media .net .network .news .one .online .org .page .photo .photography .shop .site .social .solutions .space .store .studio .systems .tech .vip .wiki .work .world .xyz

Visit https://expert.shopco.com , If there's a domain name you'd like to register, the first thing to do is to check whether the name is available. If it is available, registering the name is a very simple procedure.

https://expert.shopco.com

The first time you purchase a domain, you must create an account. When you are ready to check out and pay for the items in your shopping cart, you will be asked to provide some personal information, such as your name and address. You will also be asked to create a username and password. You only need to submit this information once. The next time you make a purchase or when you want to manage your domains, you only need to enter your username and password to log in to your account.

We designed it to be simple to use. You can view Domain Information, Account Information, Billing Information, and Transaction History.

No, domain registrations, transfers, and renewals are all subject to the same prices.

https://expert.shopco.com , Enter your search word in the text field and click the search button. Note; If it is an IDN, use the punycode format like 'xn--'

Keep it short. Try different variations of the name to find more, and possibly better, suggestions.

Many world languages use characters that are not found in English. Domain names in these languages are referred to as Internationalized Domain Names or IDNs. You can register IDNs by searching for a domain name in your native language. The availability results are displayed in both the native language and in the IDN format, which begins with "xn--" to identify it as an IDN

The only TLDs that allow IDN registrations with Expert Shopco are .com, .net, .org, .info, .biz

Yes, and it is free. Whether ASCII or non-ASCII, it doesn't matter. You can list domains with .com and .net extensions, up to 3 letters.

Yes, you can register multiple credit cards, and you can designate one card as your primary or default card.

The Credit Card Security Code (also called CVV2) is a security measure that we require for all transactions. You can find the security code number on the back of the card to the right of the account number. If your credit card (some European or Asian cards) does not have a card security code, you may enter 000 as your card security code.

Yes, log in to your account. Click 'Billing Information', then you can add or remove your card.

The typical maximum registration period is 10 years. ICANN is the international body that governs domains and related considerations, and they typically allow registration from one to 10 years.

When you complete the registration process, a receipt is sent to the email address that you provided. If you don't receive the email, check your spam folder.

When you make a purchase using a credit card, we "authorize" funds on your credit card. This is not a charge, but a test to make sure you have the funds available for the purchase. After the authorization returns a result of sufficient funds, we register the domains. If the domain registration fails for any reason, the attempted charge is voided. The net result is that your account not charged. In most cases, the original authorization charge is removed from your credit card account within a few days.

Domain registrations, transfers, or renews are non-refundable.

Nameservers, Domain Forwarding, and DNS Records

a.ns.shopco.com , b.ns.shopco.com , c.ns.shopco.com

Yes, you can create a nameserver that is based on your domain. You first have to create the new nameserver, and then you can add the new nameserver to the list of nameservers for your domain.

Domain forwarding is a service available with your domain registration. It allows you to redirect visitors to another website (that you own) when they type your domain name in the browser's address field through the platform.

Use HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol). We don't support HTTPS forwarding because we use a single IP for domains that forward. For example, you must forward your domain to another website like http://example.com

When you are using our nameservers, you add/remove these DNS records in panel. A, AAAA, CNAME, NS, MX, SRV, DS, TXT

No, we don't charge a fee for changing nameservers or adding records.

There are two ways that you can point your domain to your website: You can change the domain's DNS (Domain Name Server) information to that of your website OR you can use our domain forwarding service.

In your panel there is a Search text field, enter any part of the domain names that you want to find, and then click Search. Only the domains that meet your criteria are displayed.

To secure your domain against unauthorized transfers, you can lock your domain. This is a security feature that has been designed to ensure that you have full control over any changes made to your domain.

The authorization code is a unique combination of characters, similar to a password, that is used to show verifiable proof of ownership of a domain. If you are transferring a domain to another service provider, you must supply the auth code to that provider to show that you have the authority to transfer the domain. The auth code can only be generated by the owner of the domain.

Log in to your account, click on 'Your Domains', select the domain you wish to renew, proceed to 'Your Cart', and complete the process.

You can renew your domain for up to 10 years.

Yes, Log in to your account, click on 'Your Domains', select many domains you wish to renew, click on 'Bulk Renew', proceed to 'Your Cart', and complete the process.

Yes, you can configure your domain to renew automatically prior to its expiry date. When you purchase your domain, in your shopping cart, you will see an option called Turn on Auto Renew to automatically renew your domain every year. When this option is selected (which it is by default), we will renew your domain 30 days prior to its expiry date, and we will bill your default credit card. If we are unable to process your renewal payment for any reason, we will let you know via email so that you can correct the issue and your domain can be renewed.

Yes, if you did not enable Auto-Renew for your domain when you purchased it, you can change the setting at any time.

If a domain name is not renewed by its expiry date, it is not immediately deleted, although it does cease to operate. During the 40 days following the expiry date (also known as the Grace Period) you can reinstate the domain name simply by renewing it.

When your domain has been expired for more than 40 days, it enters the Redemption Period, which lasts for 25 days. In the panel, you will see (in redemption) in the Auto Renew column for that domain name. You can redeem the domain name during the Redemption Period; however, the cost is higher than a simple renewal.

Contact Privacy is a service that hides your identity (address, phone number, email address) whenever a Whois lookup is done on your domain name.

Yes, we provide two options for securing your Whois information. First, you can add Contact Privacy when you register, renew, or edit your domain. There is a small annual fee for the Contact Privacy service. Second, if you didn't choose Contact Privacy when registering your domain, you will receive an email from https://approve.domainadmin.com/ after registration. You can then choose whether your domain information is made public or not. This service is free and does not have an annual fee.

Whois databases are specific to each registrar. To find out who the registrar is for a name, go to https://lookup.icann.org/

It usually takes two business days for updates to be seen elsewhere on the web, including hosting information. This is standard Internet propagation time. Additionally, some Whois databases are not compatible with others. You may wish to use a central whois lookup, as one registrar may not carry another's information. The best practice is always to look up a domain at the registrar of record. To find out who the registrar is for a name, use this resource. https://lookup.icann.org/

If you have forgotten your username and/or password, we can send it to you via email. We will email your username and/or password to the email address that you supplied when you created your account.

Yes, transferring a domain is a very simple process. Please allow 7 to 10 days for the transfer to complete.

The Registrar link is used when you are transferring a .UK domain to another Registrar. The gaining Registrar initiates the transfer for you, and to complete the transfer, you need to enter the tag for the new Registrar.

Yes, it can. For example, x.com, z.com, and q.com are some examples of single-letter domains registered within the Basic Latin block.

The shortest domain name possible is the root domain (.) which is the top of the DNS hierarchy. It is already in use and not available for sale. Otherwise, you would need to use single-letter domains.

Yes, it is possible to have single character for top level domain name.

Because it's easier to gain popularity and to drive more traffic.

The value varies greatly depending on the letters and what the domain extension is. Owners sell them at various prices on 1-character.com OR 0-5.org

Premium domains are domains with popular and interesting names that are offered for sale in the marketplace. Many great domain names are already taken, but in some cases, the owners are willing to sell them for a price. Because these names are highly desirable, the price is higher than the price for a regular domain name and is different for each domain name.

Yes, you can check the payment options under the 'Users' section on this page.

When you register an IDN name, you will be prompted for some additional information. If you want to register an IDN, please contact us.