What are the valid characters for a domain name and how long can a domain name be?

The domain name must conform to Standard rules for domain names:

* Only characters in the range of A to Z, 0 to 9 and hyphen are allowed for example www.test-123.com
* Names cannot begin or end with a hyphen for example www.-test123 is not acceptable.
* You can use UPPERCASE or lowercase letters when registering a Domain name, but you may occasionally run into
problems if you mix cases, depending on the exact configuration of the web server that will be hosting your web site.
The easiest way to make sure your Domain name will not cause you any problems later is to register it using all
lowercase letters.
* A Domain name can contain up to 67 characters. Some Top Domains from specific countries have additional
limitations on length and on the number of characters in a Domain. Some even specify a minimum length for a
Domain name, such as 3 characters or more.

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