is-a-dev/README.md

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<h1 align="center">is-a.dev</h1>

<p align="center"><strong>is-a.dev</strong> is a service that allows developers to get a sweet-looking <code>.is-a.dev</code> domain for their personal websites.</p>

## Announcements & Status Updates
Please join our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/is-a-dev-830872854677422150) for announcements, updates & upgrades, and downtimes regarding the service.
Not all of these will be posted on GitHub, however they will always be posted in our Discord server.

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# Register
## How to Register
> If you want a more visual guide, check out [this blog post](https://wdh.gg/tX3ghge).

- [Fork](https://github.com/is-a-dev/register/fork) this repository
- Add a new file called `your-domain-name.json` in the `domains` folder to register `your-domain-name.is-a.dev`
- [Read the documentation](https://docs.is-a.dev)
   - If you are applying for NS records please read [this](#ns-records).
- Your pull request will be reviewed and merged. *Make sure to keep an eye on it incase we need you to make any changes!*
- After the pull request is merged, please allow up to 24 hours for the changes to propagate
- Enjoy your new `.is-a.dev` domain! Please consider leaving us a star ⭐️ to help support us!

### NS Records
When applying for NS records, please be aware we already support a [wide range of DNS records](https://docs.is-a.dev/faq/#which-records-are-supported), so you may not need them. 

In your PR, please explain why you need NS records, including examples, to help mitigate potential abuse. Refer to the [FAQ](https://docs.is-a.dev/faq/#who-can-use-ns-records) for guidelines on allowed usage. Good examples of NS record requests are [#17592](https://github.com/is-a-dev/register/pull/17592) and [#18026](https://github.com/is-a-dev/register/pull/18026).

***Pull requests adding NS records without sufficient reasoning will be closed.***

> Also see: [Why are you so strict with NS records?](https://docs.is-a.dev/faq/#why-are-you-so-strict-with-ns-records)

> [!NOTE]
> You can bypass these requirements[^1] by donating just $2 [here](https://wdh.gg/pvNCdvs), or via [GitHub Sponsors](https://wdh.gg/sponsor). As a thank-you, you'll also receive a special role in our [Discord server](https://discord.gg/is-a-dev-830872854677422150)!
>
> If you donate, email william@is-a.dev or DM `@williamharrison` on Discord with your receipt and PR link.

[^1]: Requests deemed to be made with malicious intent may be denied, with a refund provided.

## Report Abuse
If you find any subdomains being used for abusive purposes, please report them by [creating an issue](https://github.com/is-a-dev/register/issues/new?assignees=&labels=report-abuse&projects=&template=report-abuse.md&title=Report+abuse) with the relevant evidence.

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We are proud to announce that we are supported by Cloudflare's [Project Alexandria](https://www.cloudflare.com/lp/project-alexandria) sponsorship program. We would not be able to operate without their help! 💖

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