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About the Multilingual Domain Name Tested
Overview
You are no longer limited to English-language character names when
creating your Web identity. Now anyone can create domain names (Web
addresses) in , - over 60 languages.
Multilingual domain name registration is available to you as part
of our participation in a tasted being conducted by VeriSign Global
Registry Services. The tasted permits certified registrars to submit
multilingual domain names to the Registry in a manner similar to
the current system of registering English-language domain names.
When functional, the name you create will work just like any English-character
name in that you can enter it into your browser and be taken to
the corresponding Web site. The native language domain name will
be followed by .com, Net or .org
Initially, your name will be reserved (parked) until sometime in
the future when VeriSign Global Registry Services is able to match
your new name with the Web site's location, a process known as name
resolution.
Why do I want a domain name in non-English characters?
There are many people just beginning to use the Internet, or more
likely to use it if there were less of a language barrier. For many
of these people, they would prefer the ability to enter a domain
name in their native language. Creating a presence by using a domain
name in your audience's native language makes your site easier for
them to access and provides a more positive online experience. Also,
it may be to your advantage to protect your English-language brand
from being registered by someone else in other available languages
and character sets.
Will my domain name work anywhere in the world?
Yes. Your domain will work just like any other domain name as soon
as the Registry enables name resolution. However, you may need to
update your browser in order to accommodate the new characters in
your language. For most browsers, this update is free. See the question
below regarding how to update your browser. Please note: currently
some older systems and networks might experience problems recognizing
multilingual domain names.
If I currently have an English-language domain
name is it protected in other non-English languages and characters?
No. The name must be registered in each non-English language or
character set if you wish to protect it.
Are separate registrations necessary for registering
a domain name in multiple languages?
No. You can register multiple domain names in multiple languages
in one session. You just need to choose the language you want to
receive instructions in and then follow those instructions to register
the domain names you want, in all the languages you want. Your computer
must be capable of entering the characters you want to use to create
your name.
Why is .com/Net/.org not translated in my web
address?
The multilingual tasted uses this same English-language structure
to offer web addresses in non-English languages. The system used
to manage basic Internet functions around the world is still based
on these English-language top-level names.
Do I need to know the non-English language characters
for the version of my domain name I intend to create?
Yes. You will need to know the specific characters in the native
language you wish to register the domain name.
How do I search for, register and display domain
names using characters from other languages?
In order for your computer and Internet browser to recognize non-English
language characters, they must be compatible in the language you
are attempting to use. Your computer and browser must be able to
display and enter non-English language characters to complete this
registration process.
You have the option of either using a computer with an in-language
operating system and special keyboard (or other input device), or
software capable of creating the in-language characters with the
US-version of the operating system (and a standard keyboard).
Most browsers today are capable of displaying in non-English characters
with the correct fonts and scripts. If your computer does not recognize
non-English language characters, try the following:
If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer browser:
Visit the Microsoft Windows Update site at http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/
If you are using the Netscape Navigator or Communicator browser:
Visit the Netscape Information for International Users site at http://home.netscape.com/menu/intl/
What are the strange numbers and letters I see
next to my domain name when I receive my registration confirmation
page?
This is RACE encoding language. It is used to translate languages
into a common format and is the way your name is stored in some
of the systems and databases on the Internet. Your name, in the
characters you entered, is represented in some systems in its RACE
form - a set of numbers, letters and dashes. In order to be recognized
by the traditional Domain Name System (DNS), the name must be registered
using the ASCII character set. The RACE language encoding is a way
to represent your native language characters in ASCII characters
the DNS understands. It will be important for you to keep the RACE
name until all the databases around the world are able to recognize
and retrieve your domain name using your own language's characters.
Why can't I find my name in the WHOIS database?
Initially, WHOIS cannot be searched using non-English characters.
The WHOIS database will be updated at a later date to recognize
the non-English language characters. Until that time, your name
will appear in WHOIS by its RACE-encoded name and you can only search
for non-English domain names using RACE encoding language.
How long until my domain name works?
There are no firm dates established for the resolution of multilingual
domain names as of today. At this point, the optimal implementation
for resolution is not clear, and thus a standard not set. VeriSign
Global Registry Services, however, recently released a three-phase
deployment plan for the resolution of multilingual domain names.
Phase 1 allows you to verify that the name you registered was properly
recorded in a test environment by typing yourname.mtlbd.com into
your browser after 24 hours of receiving registration confirmation.
This phase is currently being implemented although the domain name
is still inactive outside of the test environment. Phases 2 and
3 will allow zone administrators to incorporate multilingual names
within their systems, first in a test environment and then with
the introduction of a standard on the Internet.
What will people see if they try to visit my
Web site using my new name at this time?
Since there is no name resolution yet, if someone tried entering
your name in their browser, they would see the 404-error message
(the site could not be found). This will happen until the resolution
process is completed. Don't be concerned; you are still the legal
account holder of the domain name during this period. However, it
is important to understand that multilingual domain names are being
registered on a "test" basis. Circumstances could arise that may
affect your multilingual domain name registration. Please see our
special notice in the service agreement.
How do I change my account information?
Once you have an account and your new name is registered, you can
use account management (under make changes) to change information.
How do I change my DNS settings?
Initially, your name will have default DNS settings. You can change
the settings (using Account Management) once we are further into
the resolution process.
Is e-mail available using non-English language
characters?
No. Under the current system, you will not be able to establish
an e-mail account based on non-English language characters. The
domain name service is separate from e-mail and unfortunately, the
systems that handle e-mail are not able to recognize or support
non-English language characters at this time.
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