underscore in domain name

is underscore in domain name possible?

[jpl80]

I have a client who naively assumed you could put an underscore in a domain name. They have already sent out the domain name "my_domain.com" to their clients. I attempted to purchase it, but no service will allow the underscore? Any ideas?

[encyclo]

No, it's not possible, the underscore is not a permitted character in any domain name.

[pageoneresults]

They have already sent out the domain name "my_domain.com" to their clients.

Oh boy, you've got your hands full and you've not really started yet, huh? ;)

[arieng]

You could replace it with a dash and try to pass it off as a typo?

[Webwork]

Argh! :( Arieng, please tell me you are joking?

We, your friendly forum hosts, do not endorse treating clients like numbskulls . . but we do have a voracious appetite for wry humor. ;)

[HuskyPup]

I have a client who naively assumed you could put an underscore in a domain name.

Do I assume you are in the UK?

Why? Because on the Armstrong and Miller comedy show there are some skits using www.example_example_example_example_example.gov.uk

[jpl80]

No, I am in the US. I wonder how they could have purchased a domain name with an underscore. I get an "invalid domain" every time I try to purchase a domain with an underscore.

[arieng]

yes, yes, it was a joke. maybe too close to the truth to actually be funny. sorry, i'll try to keep it on topic.

[Webwork]

I thought you were joking. Sometimes a little ":P" (tongue in cheek) helps to confirm the statement is in jest.

Pretty funny arieng. Don't stop. ;)