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Updating DNS settings

Just like with traditional domain names, you can update the DNS settings for your Handshake TLDs. The DNS settings cite where a Handshake TLD should go to. You can add NS records, TXT records, and DS…

Updated 1 month ago by Mina Issho

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 month ago

How do I create subdomains?

Handshake domains are Top-Level Domains. By owning a Top-Level Domain (i.e. nb/), you have the ability to create and manage subdomains (i.e. welcome.nb/) for it. Here are some ways you can start usin…

Updated 1 month ago

How do I transfer a domain outside of Namebase?

You can transfer your name to any HNS address by using the domain transfer tool that's found at the bottom of your name's domain manager page.

Updated 1 month ago

Why do emoji domains begin with "xn--*" strings?

The xn--5p9h above is the Punycode representation of the 🤝 emoji. Domain names can only contain a limited set of characters so emoji and foreign character domains are puny encoded — when you type an…

Updated 2 weeks ago by Johnny Wu

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 1 month ago by Tieshun Roquerre

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