Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.HBO Domain
A brand Top-Level Domain (TLD) owned and operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. It is used exclusively for HBO's online presence and services.
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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Registration is restricted to Home Box Office, Inc. and its affiliates. It is not available for public registration.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is typically used for the brand's official websites and services, and is not available for public registration.
HBO was one of the early adopters of brand TLDs, securing their own domain extension to enhance their digital presence and brand identity.The .HBO TLD allows the company to create shorter, more memorable URLs for their various services and content.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand Top-Level Domain (TLD) owned and operated by Home Box Office, Inc., a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. It is used exclusively for HBO's online presence and services. The .HBO TLD is managed by Home Box Office, Inc. and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .HBO domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Home Box Office, Inc. and its affiliates. It is not available for public registration.
Pricing for .HBO domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .HBO domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.hbo. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/hbo/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .HBO domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .HBO domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.