Questions before you register or transfer a .ARMY?
TLD-specific answers about registry operation, eligibility, appropriate use, premium names, transfers, DNS, security, bulk registration, and reseller management.
What is a .ARMY domain best used for?
.ARMY can suit veteran organizations, military-family resources, history archives, museums, memorial projects, publications, defense-related businesses, training resources, and communities with a legitimate subject connection.
Who operates the .ARMY registry?
IANA lists Dog Beach, LLC as the sponsoring organization for .ARMY. The domain is operated within the Identity Digital registry group and uses Identity Digital policy, RDAP, DNS, and DNSSEC infrastructure.
Is .ARMY an official United States Army or government domain?
No. .ARMY is a generic top-level domain, while .MIL is a separate restricted namespace. Owning a .ARMY name does not create government endorsement, military authority, veteran status, or an official relationship.
Can anyone register a .ARMY domain?
Available names are generally offered worldwide through participating registrars. Registrants must provide accurate data and must not use the domain for impersonation, phishing, false recruitment, fraudulent benefits claims, or misleading official communications.
Can I name a .ARMY site after a military unit or agency?
Only use names and descriptions that you are authorized to use and that do not falsely imply official control. Unit names, agency names, insignia, trademarks, and personal names can raise authorization, trademark, publicity, and security concerns.
Can .ARMY domains have premium pricing?
Yes. Identity Digital may designate selected short or high-demand names as premium and reserve other strings. Check both registration and renewal pricing before placing an order.
Can I transfer a .ARMY domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, if the domain is eligible. Unlock it, obtain the Auth or EPP code, confirm that no transfer restriction applies, and submit the request through the NiceNIC transfer page.
What security precautions are important for a .ARMY website?
Use HTTPS, strong account security, DNSSEC where correctly configured, clear ownership notices, and careful email authentication. Sites involving benefits, recruitment, donations, or sensitive personal data need additional fraud and privacy controls.
Can organizations register multiple .ARMY domains through NiceNIC?
Yes. Use single-domain search, prepare defensive or project names through the bulk workflow, or connect the NiceNIC reseller API for automated management.