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.GOOG Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Google LLC for its exclusive use.
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
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Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registration is restricted to Google LLC 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 own purposes and is not available for public registration.
GOOG is one of several TLDs owned by Google, including .GOOGLE, .YOUTUBE, and .GMAIL.The domain extension mirrors Google's stock ticker symbol on NASDAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Google LLC for its exclusive use. The .GOOG TLD is managed by Google Registry and was introduced in 2014.
Registration for .GOOG domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Google LLC and its affiliates.
Pricing for .GOOG domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .GOOG domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.google. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/goog/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .GOOG domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .GOOG domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.