Registering and Using Internationalized Domain Name(IDNs)
Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) allow you to include characters from languages other than English, such as accented letters or non-Latin scripts, in your domain name. This makes it easier to create web addresses that are localized and more meaningful for your target audience.
Registering an internationalized Domain Name
You can register .com or .net domains that include international characters. Before registering, your chosen domain must first be converted into a format called Punycode.
Punycode is a method that converts Unicode (multi-language) characters into the standard letters and numbers that the internet can understand.
You can easily convert your domain to Punycode using this tool:
https://mct.verisign-grs.com
Example:
The internationalized domain éxàmple.com becomes xn--xmple-rqa5d.com after conversion.
Adding an IDN to Your ruachost.com hosting account
When adding your IDN to cPanel or WebHost Manager, you’ll need to use the Punycode version of your domain name.
For example:
To add éxàmple.com, enter xn--xmple-rqa5d.com in your cPanel or WebHost Manager settings.
Keep in mind that when someone visits your internationalized domain, their web browser will automatically display the Punycode version in the address bar. If a visitor types éxàmple.com, the browser will show xn--xmple-rqa5d.com once the page loads.
