Dot.egypt(IDN) open public registrations

[g]

they opened 3rd stage registrations for public without any need for any documents or papers
you can try it here
https://register.bil3araby.net

I called them and first time I hear an arabic support phone call for domain names

I registered few names but not able to park them yet ... waiting for a new account at parking crew

I was able to register com(IDN).egypt(IDN)
كوم.مصر

and I think it will be confusing with egypt(IDN).com(IDN)
مصر.كوم

it was fast and smooth registeration. however their control panel is not advanced . it needs much development.
registration fees 100 LE about 15$ per year ... it is the same even if you registered 5 years

congratulations for all egyptians and IDNers

and shame on namedrive for not allowing parking of IDNdot.IDNs

There are still tons of good names for grap , however there are no advertisements to get the attention of people

good luck everyone

[alexd]

Not so easy to create an account. It wants me to put my name, address etc in Arabic letters !!

[Ben]

The website doesn’t work for me, just says “Checking…” under the availability when I try to search, maybe it’s under heavy load.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Ben

The website doesn’t work for me, just says “Checking…” under the availability when I try to search, maybe it’s under heavy load.

Same here. That only started happening about 15 mins ago.

[Steve Clarke]

The name and address, I used translate...but I couldn't figure out the phone # configuration.
Some very good names are available tho.
I guess I'll just concentrate on what I already have...I'd like to grab a few, but I'm stretched pretty good, as it is!

[Muhammad Mustafa]

By yesterday, link have regged most or top ones, some gems still available


For whomever have problems registering an account, just PM me with your Email you wanna reg with and I'll register an account for you and send you the info

[g]

there are problems reported while using browser internet explorer

firefox and chrome sounds ok

I had the problem of freezing at "checking"... may be because of heavy load
just try again another time

I will try to call them concerning address in arabic letters .. They do not know that many foreigners are interested to register

[g]

Originally Posted by Muhammad Mustafa

By yesterday, link have regged most or top ones, some gems still available

linknet is the registrar ... all domains have linknet information as registrar ... they are registered by different users through linknet

however there are some names reserved or not allowed to be registered

[alibuba]

Can we track registration rate. Im very curious how many are taken already. Has it been a rush like dot ru?

[Muhammad Mustafa]

Originally Posted by g

linknet is the registrar ... all domains have linknet information as registrar ... they are registered by different users through linknet

however there are some names reserved or not allowed to be registered

I know mate, I am talking about names really taken by Link itself, like news one

[Glasson]

Thanks for posting this information about .eg IDN

1) to register install yamli.com firefox add-on: when you type your name in ascii it will be transliterated to arabic.

2) email is the key to manage the account and this stays in ascii of course

3) for the phone number: at the bottom of the page there is the phone number of LINK registrar (under Voice & before facsimile). Use it as template to fill in the field (you have to fight the pain by pain).

PS: what I did not find is how to manage the domains (modify nameserver etc...). Any hints guys?

[alexd]

Firstly, I'd like to say a huge thanks to Muhammad for helping me set up an account so I could register some domains.

In reply to Glasson about managing the nameservers, I think you need to click on the specific domain name in your account that you want to modify, and then you will see a link that says "Edit nameservers" and from there you can make your changes.

Alex

[AWS]

Due to Muhammads help i was also able to get some nice domains.

Thanks for that!

What have you got? Whats your "best" name?

[Glasson]

Originally Posted by alexd

In reply to Glasson about managing the nameservers, I think you need to click on the specific domain name in your account that you want to modify, and then you will see a link that says "Edit nameservers" and from there you can make your changes.

Alex

thanks for the answer.

[Jay]

Originally Posted by AWS

What have you got? Whats your "best" name?

Maybe لعبة.com (game). The plural version (العاب) got snapped up early.

[alexd]

Originally Posted by Jay

Maybe لعبة.com (game). The plural version (العاب) got snapped up early.

One that I managed to register was الالعاب.مصر (the games)

I still get totally confused with Arabic domains - I think its one of the IDN languages where you really need to be a native speaker to make sure you get the right domain.

[Fka200]

Originally Posted by Muhammad Mustafa

I know mate, I am talking about names really taken by Link itself, like news one

They took a couple... ran into some of them. بنات, سفر, اخبار

[chrisofmel]

Originally Posted by Jay

Maybe لعبة.com (game). The plural version (العاب) got snapped up early.

yes this is the prime version العاب
7,450,000 exact

[Steve Clarke]

Could be the start of something GREAT!

[Steve Clarke]

I would be interesting to know, how many were registered.

Judging, by the quality, that was available, I imagine there were quite a few, regged, from the members here.

How Many did you Register?

I regged 7, myself.