Are Underscores Allowed in Domain Names?

Underscore characters are not permitted in domain names in accordance with RFC 1035, which only allows letters, digits and hyphens. As such, you cannot register a domain name with an underscore character.

Can we have underscores in URL?

Underscores can't be used in domain names, as the underscore character isn't permitted. Google's web crawlers don't like complex URLs that are filled with unnecessary characters. If you aren't careful to encode special characters, the content management system that you're using will encode your file names for you.

Is _ allowed in DNS?

No other symbols, punctuation characters, or white space are permitted. ... While a hostname may not contain other characters, such as the underscore character (_), other DNS names may contain the underscore. This restriction was lifted by RFC 2181.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.