# Registration FAQ
## What is the minimum length of a name I can register? Names cannot be less than 3 characters. ## Can names have emojis? Yes! 🙃 ## What does it cost to register a .pls domain? Currently, registration costs are set at the following prices: * 5+ character .pls names: $5 in PLS per year. * 4 character .pls names: $169 in PLS per year. * 3 character .pls names $555 in PLS per year. 3 and 4 character names have higher pricing to reflect the small number of these names available. ## What happens if a name expires? After your name expires there is a 30-days grace period in which the owner can't edit the records, but can still re-register the name. The grace period is a key feature in Pulse Domains designed to prevent accidental loss of domain names due to missed renewals, allowing owners to maintain control over their domains before they become available for public registration (calendar reminders are available on the Pulse Domains site). Once the grace period ends domain names are released for sale at temporary premiums. ## Implementation of Temporary Premium After the grace period the name is released with a temporary premium charge for anyone to register. This premium starts at $100,000, reducing it gradually over a 21 day period to its default pricing ([see above](#what-does-it-cost-to-register-a-.pls-domain)). The released name continues to resolve your PLS address until the new owner overwrites it. ## What is a PNS profile? PNS profiles are a collection of pre-defined records, which are used by other dApps. Creating your profile with the [PNS Manager](https://app.pulse.domains/) allows you to have a single source for your profile information across the Web3 ecosystem.

PNS Profile Example

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