Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.SHELL Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by Royal Dutch Shell plc, a multinational oil and gas company.
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 Shell 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.
Shell was one of the early adopters of brand TLDs, securing their own domain extension to enhance their digital presence and brand security.The .SHELL TLD allows the company to create shorter, more memorable URLs for their global operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) exclusively used by Royal Dutch Shell plc, a multinational oil and gas company. The .SHELL TLD is managed by Shell Information Technology International Inc and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .SHELL domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Shell and its affiliates.
Pricing for .SHELL domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .SHELL domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.shell. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.centralnic.com/shell/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .SHELL domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .SHELL domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.