Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.MICROSOFT Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by Microsoft Corporation for its official websites 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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Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is used exclusively by the brand owner for their official websites and services.
Microsoft was one of the early adopters of brand TLDs.The .MICROSOFT TLD allows the company to create shorter, more memorable URLs for its products and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by Microsoft Corporation for its official websites and services. The .MICROSOFT TLD is managed by Microsoft Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .MICROSOFT domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.
Pricing for .MICROSOFT domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .MICROSOFT domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.microsoft. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.microsoft/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .MICROSOFT domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .MICROSOFT domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.