In order to ease the .cat application process, please follow the process:

• 1. Check if the domain name you want to register is still free at Find your domain o from registrars' web page.
• 2. Evaluate if you fit in any of the conditions stated below:
  1. 2.1 You already have online communications in Catalan (web, blog, mail-list, etc). If this is the case, you need to provide a reference URL you manage.
  2. 2.2 You qualified for Sunrise Phase I or Phase III; this allows you to apply for a .cat domain name at any time but without the priority you enjoyed during Sunrise. In this case you need to provide FASE1 o FASE3 code.
  3. 2.3 You have an special code (sometimes called ENS) obtained during promotions (like St. Jordi 2006 or other).
  4. 2.4 You carry out online activities (in any language) to promote Catalan language and culture. If this is the case you need to carefully fill in the "intended use" field explaining what you do.
  5. 2.5 You may be part of the “community” and be able to apply for a .CAT if you can get sponsored mail from 3 people already having a .CAT domain name that endorse your claim.
• 3. Follow Registrant's process to apply for the domain name and pay. Do not forget to fill in the “Intended use” field clearly stating how do you plan to use the domain. Once having submitted the application form, Fundació puntCAT will review it and accept it or reject it based on its policy compliance. You may check your request status by querying WhoIs at http://whois.cat In any case, please do remember that even if your domain has been accepted, whatever future non compliance with the “intended use” you stated or any misuse conflicting with the .CAT policy of use may be cause for setting your domain on hold (ie. not accessible).

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