Questions before you register or transfer a .ADULT?
Confirm whether .ADULT matches the intended audience, which registry and legal responsibilities apply, and how transfers, DNS security, renewals, defensive registration, and reseller workflows work.
What is a .ADULT domain?
.ADULT is a generic top-level domain delegated in 2014 for lawful mature-audience projects, age-restricted services, and defensive brand uses.
Who should consider a .ADULT domain?
It can suit lawful age-restricted publishers, mature-audience platforms, service providers, and rights holders considering defensive registration.
Is .ADULT registration subject to special policies?
Yes. Registration and use are subject to the registry’s eligibility, registration, acceptable-use, accurate-data, safety, and applicable-law requirements.
How large is the .ADULT namespace?
The DomainTools 2026 TLD count snapshot lists 6,135 .ADULT domains, displayed on this page as 6.1K.
Does a .ADULT domain make content legal?
No. A domain extension does not replace age restrictions, consent requirements, intellectual-property rights, privacy obligations, payment rules, or other applicable laws.
Can I connect DNS and HTTPS services?
Yes. You can configure nameservers, DNS records, HTTPS certificates, subdomains, redirects, hosting, security controls, and business email where appropriate.
When can I transfer a .ADULT domain?
Registry guidance states that registrar changes are generally available after the initial 60-day period, subject to transfer status and applicable policies. Review the NiceNIC transfer page.
Can a brand team search defensive names?
Yes. Use the bulk domain section to compare exact brand names, approved variants, and related defensive registrations.
Can resellers automate .ADULT services?
NiceNIC reseller accounts and API v2 can support eligible availability, registration, renewal, transfer, and portfolio workflows where the extension is enabled. Review API v2.