.taipei Domain
.taipei is the geoTLD for the city of Taipei, delegated in 2014 and managed by the Taipei City Government. In general availability since September 2015, open to anyone, with prior Sunrise periods for trademarks and local businesses.
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About the .TAIPEI domain
What is the .TAIPEI domain?
This extension's launch followed several phases: a Sunrise period for trademark holders, a special Taipei Enterprise Sunrise period for individuals or legal entities registered in Taipei City or New Taipei City holding trademark certificates or business registration issued by the respective municipal governments, and finally general availability starting September 9, 2015, at which point anyone interested in .taipei could submit an application. The extension supports both ASCII and Chinese characters, including the option to register a .taipei domain name made up of a single Chinese character. The registry supports terms of 1 to 10 years.
Uses of .TAIPEI
Who is the .TAIPEI domain for?
These are the most common situations where .TAIPEI is the ideal extension.
Taipei businesses and residents (historical, no longer mandatory)
The original use during the Enterprise Sunrise phases.
Projects with domain names in Chinese characters
Thanks to the extension's support for Chinese names, even single-character ones.
Any international project
Being in general availability, anyone in the world can register an available name.
.TAIPEI vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .TAIPEI with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .taipei This page | Anyone or any organization worldwide | None since September 2015 | From $11.90/yr |
| .tokyo | Anyone or any organization worldwide (a different extension) | To be confirmed per registry policy | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .TAIPEI domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .TAIPEI domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .TAIPEI domain
Do I need to be in Taipei to register this domain?
No, since September 2015 it has been in general availability, open to anyone in the world.
Can I register a name in Chinese characters?
Yes, the extension supports Chinese characters, even a domain made up of a single character.
What phases did the .taipei launch have?
A Sunrise period for trademarks, an Enterprise Sunrise for Taipei and New Taipei, and finally general availability.
Who manages the .taipei domain?
The Taipei City Government, with Net Chinese Co., Ltd. as authorized registry operator. It was delegated to the root zone on October 21, 2014.
How much does a .taipei domain cost?
From $11.90 per year depending on the registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm the current price.
Can I register my .taipei domain with miHosting?
Yes, with no restrictions. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing.
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