Domain Name FAQ
Q1
Where can I register .tw/.台灣 domain name(s)?

For registering .tw/.台灣 domain name(s), please contact TWNIC accredited registrars as listed athttps://www.twnic.net.tw/en_dnservice_company.php.

Q2
What types of .tw/.台灣 domain name registration are provided and what are the registration requirements for each type of .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Please refer to https://www.twnic.net.tw/en_dnservice_guidelines_regulation.php for your information. As for the org.tw domain name registration, renew and ownership change, the foreign non-profit organizations are required to prepare documents for review, including application form (download here: https://www.twnic.net.tw/newdn/appform.xls), organization certificate, and any supporting documents proving non-profit organization. All supporting documents, if not issued by a Taiwan governmental institute, shall be notarized or authenticated by a notary office or representative office of Taiwan government in your country/state. If the documents are not in the Chinese or English language, please translate them before notarization/authentication. Please refer to https://www.twnic.net.tw/newdn/bord/orgpolicy.pdf for more details.

Q3
What are the basic rules for .tw/.台灣 domain name registration?

(1) The .tw/.台灣domain name registration is one first come, first serve basis.
(2) The applicant may register more than one .tw/.台灣domain name, with a maximum of 20 unpaid domain names.
(3) Document is not required for review while registering .tw/.台灣domain name.
(4) The applicant is required to re-confirm his/her email when registering .tw/.台灣domain name.

Q4
What are the string restrictions for each type of .tw/.台灣domain name?
Q5
What are the application procedures for .tw/.台灣 domain name registration?

Follow the registration instructions provided at registrar’s web page.

Q6
Can foreign company register .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Yes, and for the registration requirements, please refer to https://www.twnic.net.tw/en_dnservice_guidelines_regulation.php for your information.

Q7
Can I use capital letters to register .tw domain name?

No. Only lowercase letters are accepted.

Q8
What are the prices for .tw/.台灣 domain name registration?
Q9
How can make the payment for new registration or renew?

Please contact your registrar for the payment method. If your domain is still under TWNIC’s management (registrar ID: TWNIC), please refer to https://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/renew.html for your information.

Q10
Would I be notified before the Domain Name expires?

Yes, your registrar will send you notice emails before expire date. Please follow the instructions to renew your domain names.

Q11
What will happen if I fail to renew a domain after expired?

lease refer the article 16 on “Guidelines for Domain Name Registration” at https://www.twnic.net.tw/en_dnservice_giuldlines.php.

Q12
Is it safe to use credit card to make the payment for my .tw/.台灣 domain name registration or renew?

Yes, SSL(Security Socket Layer) security encryption mechanism is used for online payment by credit cards, which provides Connection Security service.

Q13
If the payment is wired for my .tw/.台灣 domain name registration or renew, do I have to provide the remittance proof afterwards?

No. To reconfirm your renew process is completed, you can use TWNIC’s Whois service to check whether if expire date is extended.

Q14
How to check the owner or expire date of a .tw/.台灣 domain name?

You can use TWNIC’s Whois service to check the owner of a .tw/.台灣 domain name.

Q15
How can I update registration information of my .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Please contact your registrar for the registration information update. If your domain is still under TWNIC’s management (registrar ID: TWNIC), please refer to http://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/profile.html for contact information update and http://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/chg-owner.html for the ownership change.

Q16
What can I do if I can’t remember or lose the password my .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Please contact your registrar for password change or recover. If your domain is still under TWNIC’s management (registrar ID: TWNIC), please refer to http://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/chg-password.html for password change.

Q17
How can I change the ownership of my .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Please contact your registrar for the ownership change. If your domain is still under TWNIC’s management (registrar ID: TWNIC), please refer to http://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/chg-owner.html for the ownership change

Q18
How to update DNS record?

Please contact your registrar for the DNS record update. If your domain is still under TWNIC’s management (registrar ID: TWNIC), please refer to http://rs.twnic.net.tw/english/dns.html for the DNS record update.

Q19
When the DNS record will be valid after update?

Within 24 hours.

Q20
When the Website is still under construction, can I apply for .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Yes.

Q21
How to set up reverse check on Domain Name?

Please contact your ISP who provides you the IP address.

Q22
Where can I read the registration regulations for .tw/.台灣 domain name?

Please refer to https://www.twnic.net.tw/en_dnservice_giuldlines.php for your information.