eOffice® Network

Tom Gordon

Founder & CEO

tomg.eoffice.com
Digital Distance Dissolved!

December 1988, before the world's first website blinked into existence, I experienced something unforgettable. I used Telnet from my dorm room to access files in Europe—I was reaching across an ocean, touching machines in offices on another continent. It was a coordinated kaleidoscope of bleeps and blips—the OSI layers and the packet-switched plumbing—my modem screeeeching out the birth of TCP/IP, plopping bits of green on a VT100, 1200 bps, RS‑232 to Port 23 ...and finally, there they were! Files on somebody else's computer—and instantly the STORY OF ONLINE flipped to the next chapter: new rails into an unmapped digital territory!

 

Getting Started

A recession was coming so I decided to start my own computer consulting practice, but I needed a way to project a professional image; I needed a personal office system! Staring at my screen, an idea materialized: professionals hang out their shingle—a sign with their name and profession—and if I could walk into that remote computer like an office down the hall, why not hang out my own shingle... Online!

 

Welcome to eOffice® Network!

... The Original Online Office Service™—a service I started over thirty years ago as a dial-up network that has evolved through the internet age of broadband and the cloud. The mission: To power the independence of remote work, helping you instantly launch your professional presence, be found, and claim your space within your line-of-work, industry, peer group, or community.

 

It's Your Turn!

The "jobless recovery" of 1991 showed how computers could replace office roles, fracturing the unspoken bond of mutual loyalty between company and worker. This created a surge of independent consultants pushed into self-employment. That shift drove me to innovate, helping others work from home, small offices, and the road. Today, we face a similar but eye-blistering societal revolution as AI reorders our occupational foundations. That is why having your own professional space matters more than ever.

 

Control Your Future!

While job security may falter during this adjustment, your name—and your drive to design, promote, support, lead, organize, and build—and your drive to become what’s next— remain untouchable! From flying solopreneur to mastering the small-business hustle, to leading a world-class organization, perhaps serving the public trust, or launching your dream! You’re exactly where you belong—no matter where you are. So go ahead… Own your Office and your Professional Path!

 

Your Office is Ready™ ... and you can hang your digital shingle here!

 

— Tom

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eOffice® Network – Domain Naming & Usage Rules

Last modified: July 1, 2026

Introduction

An eOffice® Domain is your professional online identity. This page outlines the rules and requirements for domain naming on eOffice® Network. Understanding these guidelines will help you select an appropriate domain name and use it properly.

Before creating or licensing an eOffice® Domain, please review our Domain License Agreement and Trademark Guidebook for complete terms and proper trademark usage.

Understanding eOffice® Domains

An eOffice® Domain consists of several parts working together. The diagram below shows how an eOffice® Domain is structured:

eOffice Domain Anatomy Diagram

Domain Components Explained

Protocol (https://)

All eOffice® Domains are secured with SSL/TLS certificates provided and managed by eOffice® Network. This ensures your connection is encrypted and displays the secure lock icon in web browsers. You don’t need to obtain or manage certificates yourself.

Your Online Office Name (Subdomain)

This is your unique identifier on eOffice® Network. Your online office name becomes a subdomain of eoffice.com (e.g., john.smith.eoffice.com or project.team.eoffice.com).

  • Length: 3-63 characters per subdomain level
  • Format: Must start and end with an alphanumeric character (a-z, 0-9)
  • Allowed characters: Letters, numbers, hyphens, and periods to separate levels
  • Case: Not case-sensitive (yourname = YourName)
  • Multi-level: Can be multiple levels deep (your.name.eoffice.com, dept.project.eoffice.com)

eOffice® Domain

All eOffice® Domains are subdomains of eoffice.com. This is the fixed root domain for all online offices on eOffice® Network.

  • Domain: eoffice.com (fixed, cannot be changed)
  • TLD: .com
  • Complete format: your.office.name.eoffice.com

Campus/Organization Eligibility

While an eOffice® Domain always ends in eoffice.com, eligibility to create an online office may require verification of your affiliation with an educational institution (.edu domain) or approved organization. Your campus or organization must be activated on eOffice® Network before you can join eOffice® Network, but you may be able to claim and reserve your online office subdomain in advance.

Domain Naming Rules

Required Standards

eOffice® Domain names must comply with the following technical requirements based on internet standards (RFC 1035, RFC 1123):

  1. Character Requirements
    • Use only alphanumeric characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9) and hyphens (-)
    • Cannot start or end with a hyphen
    • Cannot contain spaces, underscores, or special characters
    • Not case-sensitive (treated as lowercase)
  2. Length Requirements
    • Minimum: 3 characters
    • Maximum: 63 characters per label (subdomain)
    • Total domain length: 4-253 characters including all parts
  3. Format Requirements
    • Must be a valid subdomain format
    • Cannot contain consecutive hyphens (except for internationalized domains)
    • Must be unique within eOffice® Network

Naming Best Practices

  • Professional Identity: Choose a name that represents your professional identity
  • Keep it Simple: Shorter names are easier to remember and share
  • Avoid Numbers: Unless they’re part of your professional identity, avoid random numbers
  • Be Consistent: Use the same name across different campuses if applicable
  • Future-Proof: Consider how your name will age over time

Prohibited Content

eOffice® Domains must not:

  • Infringe on trademarks or intellectual property rights of others
  • Impersonate another person, organization, or entity
  • Contain offensive, abusive, or inappropriate language
  • Violate campus policies or community standards
  • Misuse the eOffice® trademark (see our Trademark Guidebook)
  • Be misleading about your affiliation or authority
  • Include protected terms without authorization

Domain Usage Guidelines

Acceptable Use

eOffice® Domains should be used for:

  • Professional correspondence and communication
  • Academic or business collaboration
  • Personal professional branding
  • Portfolio or resume presentation
  • Professional networking and connections
  • Projects aligned with your institution’s mission

Prohibited Use

You may not use an eOffice® Domain for:

  • Illegal activities or content
  • Spam, phishing, or malicious activities
  • Hosting or distributing copyrighted material without permission
  • Harassment, hate speech, or discriminatory content
  • Activities that violate your institution’s acceptable use policies

Domain Transfer and Changes

Changing an eOffice® Domain Name

Once selected, domain names generally cannot be changed. Choose carefully. In exceptional circumstances, please contact us to discuss options.

Transferring an eOffice® Domain

Domain transfers between users or institutions must be authorized by eOffice® Network. See our Domain License Agreement for transfer policies and procedures, or visit our Domain Transfer page for more information.

Campus Activation

Before individual domains can be created, your educational institution or organization must be activated on eOffice® Network.

How to Request Campus Activation

If your campus is not yet activated, please contact us with the following information:

  • Campus/Organization name
  • Campus domain (e.g., yourschool.edu)
  • Contact person name and official email address
  • Verification of affiliation with the institution

Submit activation requests via our Contact Form.

Enforcement and Violations

eOffice® Network reserves the right to:

  • Review domain names for compliance with these rules
  • Suspend or terminate domains that violate our policies
  • Require domain name changes if they violate trademarks or policies
  • Remove content that violates acceptable use guidelines
  • Report illegal activities to appropriate authorities

To report domain name violations or abuse, please use our Contact Form.

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