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.ALIBABA Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by the Alibaba Group, a multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology.
About Brand TLDs
Brand TLDs (also called Brand gTLDs or Dot Brands) are top-level domain extensions that are owned and operated exclusively by specific companies or organizations for their own use.
Key characteristics:
- Registration is restricted to the brand owner and authorized entities
- Not available for public purchase or registration
- Used for brand protection, marketing, and internal operations
- Provides complete control over the namespace
- Examples include .google, .apple, .amazon, .bmw
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group and its affiliates.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is typically used for the company's official websites and services.
The .ALIBABA TLD was applied for as part of ICANN's new gTLD program.It's one of several TLDs owned by Alibaba Group, including .ALIPAY and .TAOBAO.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by the Alibaba Group, a multinational technology company specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet, and technology. The .ALIBABA TLD is managed by Alibaba Group Holding Limited and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .ALIBABA domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group and its affiliates.
Pricing for .ALIBABA domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .ALIBABA domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.alibaba. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.alibaba/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .ALIBABA domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .ALIBABA domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.