Internationalized Domain Names, or IDNs, are web addresses in your own language. Until now, browsers and email clients did not support the use of IDNs.

Through Ascio's AscioNIC technology you are able to register these Internationalized Domain Names. Contact your Account Manager to find how this is done.

The i-Nav plug-in, a web browser companion upgrade enables you to navigate the web in your own language. Type IDN addresses in your browser, bookmark your favorites and much more.

What are internationalized domain names?
Internationalized domain names are domain names represented by native language characters.

Which TLDs support IDN and what languages are supported?
Please see IDN info sheet for details.

How do I use one?
Whether you are a global enterprise, or a locally focused company, establishing a presence on the Internet is a must. The first step is, of course, selecting a domain name to serve as the access point to your Web site. Now, with the availability of Internationalized Domain Names, you can select a name that will be most meaningful and effective for your audience or market.

Localize your website to more effectively reach your target audience
According to Global Reach, 75% of the Internet users in 2006 are non-English speakers. Companies that do not address this market segment are missing out on an enormous opportunity.

Accurately represent your Web identity
If you are a locally focused business whose name and identity are in your own language and script, you no longer have to translate or transliterate your name into ASCII characters to better fit the Web. The Web can now be more flexible to better fit your needs.

Protect your brand
You can protect your brands, trademarks and identities in whatever language or script you deem relevant to your business.