Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.SOFTBANK Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding 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
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration is restricted to SoftBank Group Corp. 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.
SoftBank Group Corp. is one of the largest technology companies in Japan and has invested in numerous tech startups worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by SoftBank Group Corp., a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company. The .SOFTBANK TLD is managed by SoftBank Group Corp. and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .SOFTBANK domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to SoftBank Group Corp. and its affiliates.
Pricing for .SOFTBANK domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .SOFTBANK domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.softbank. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.softbank/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .SOFTBANK domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .SOFTBANK domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.