Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.WINDOWS Domain
A brand Top-Level Domain (TLD) owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation for its Windows operating system and related products 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
Registry Information
Technical Details
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 typically used for marketing, branding, and secure online services related to the brand.
The .windows TLD was part of Microsoft's strategy to secure brand-specific domain names in the new gTLD program launched by ICANN.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand Top-Level Domain (TLD) owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation for its Windows operating system and related products and services. The .WINDOWS TLD is managed by Microsoft Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .WINDOWS domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.
Pricing for .WINDOWS domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .WINDOWS domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.windows. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.windows/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .WINDOWS domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .WINDOWS domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.