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.VANGUARD Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by The Vanguard Group, Inc., a major American investment management 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 The Vanguard Group, Inc. 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.
The Vanguard Group is known for pioneering the concept of index investing and is one of the world's largest investment management companies.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by The Vanguard Group, Inc., a major American investment management company. The .VANGUARD TLD is managed by The Vanguard Group, Inc. and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .VANGUARD domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to The Vanguard Group, Inc. and its affiliates.
Pricing for .VANGUARD domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .VANGUARD domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.vanguard. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.vanguard for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .VANGUARD domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .VANGUARD domain is a well-established brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.