Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.SPOT Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Amazon for its Amazon Spot Instance service.
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 Requirements:
Registration is restricted to Amazon and its affiliates for use related to Amazon Spot Instance services.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is typically used for marketing, branding, and secure online services related to the brand.
The .SPOT domain is part of Amazon's suite of brand TLDs, which includes .AMAZON, .AWS, and others. It's specifically tied to Amazon's Spot Instance service, which allows users to request unused EC2 capacity in the AWS cloud.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Amazon for its Amazon Spot Instance service. The .SPOT TLD is managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .SPOT domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Amazon and its affiliates for use related to Amazon Spot Instance services.
Pricing for .SPOT domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .SPOT domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.spot. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/spot/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .SPOT domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .SPOT domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.