Domains

Updating DNS settings

Just like with traditional domain names, you can update the DNS settings for your Handshake domain names. The DNS settings cite where a Handshake domain name should go to. Currently, you can only cha…

Updated 1 year ago

How does the "Watchlist" work?

The watchlist can be used to keep an eye on domains you're interested in. You can add a domain to the watchlist directly from a domain's detail page. You can find your watchlist on your dashboard pag…

Updated 1 year ago

How do I create subdomains?

Handshake domains are Top-Level Domains. By owning a Top-Level Domain (i.e. cool/), you have the ability to create and manage subdomains (i.e. thisis.cool) for it. While this isn't something that's d…

Updated 1 year ago

Why is the top-level domain I want "Coming Soon"?

To create a more fair distribution of domain names, Handshake names are released each week for the 52 weeks (1 year) after mainnet launch. This ensures that users who learn about Handshake late will…

Updated 1 year ago

How do I transfer a domain outside of Namebase?

While Handshake supports domain transfers, Namebase does not yet (soon!). You'll need to contact us so we can do it on your behalf.

Updated 1 year ago

What names can I register?

You can register ANY name that fits the following criteria: Less than 63 characters long. Is not an existing ICANN TLD (so that using Handshake doesn't break your internet browsing experience). Is no…

Updated 3 days ago by Tieshun Roquerre

Domains

Updating DNS settings

How does the "Watchlist" work?

How do I create subdomains?

Why is the top-level domain I want "Coming Soon"?

How do I transfer a domain outside of Namebase?

What names can I register?

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