Questions before you register or transfer a .MAISON?
Short answers for buyers checking French-language positioning, open registration, property naming, DNS, transfer, renewal, bulk search, or reseller/API support before choosing .MAISON.
What does .MAISON mean and who operates it?
“Maison” means house or home in French and can also describe a design, fashion, hospitality, or premium brand house. The .MAISON gTLD is operated by Binky Moon, LLC through Identity Digital.
Who can register a .MAISON domain?
.MAISON is generally open to individuals, companies, property professionals, designers, hospitality operators, retailers, and organizations worldwide, subject to availability and registry and registrar policies.
Do I need to be based in France to use .MAISON?
No. The extension is not a French country-code domain and generally does not require a French address. Buyers should still choose it when the French-language or premium home meaning fits the project.
What businesses are a good fit for .MAISON?
It fits real estate, architecture, interiors, furniture, homeware, boutique hotels, residences, venues, design houses, lifestyle products, and French-language services.
What DNS setup might a property or hospitality site need?
Configure valid nameservers, website and professional email records, listing or booking verification, ecommerce or inquiry tools, image delivery, and DNSSEC where supported.
Can I transfer a .MAISON domain to NiceNIC?
Yes, when eligible under standard gTLD transfer rules. Unlock the domain, obtain the authorization code, and submit it through the NiceNIC transfer page.
Who should own a property or client .MAISON domain?
The property owner, operating company, brand, or contractually agreed client should control the registrant account. Agencies should document authorization, access, renewal, and handover terms.
Can I compare names for several properties or collections?
Yes. Use the availability search for one idea or prepare property, residence, collection, studio, and location names in the bulk registration section.
Can property groups or agencies automate .MAISON operations?
NiceNIC provides reseller API workflows for supported registration, renewal, DNS, transfer, and portfolio management.