Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.CIRCLE Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. for Circle Internet Financial Limited, a global financial technology firm.
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 Circle Internet Financial Limited 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 brand's official websites and services.
Circle Internet Financial Limited is known for its involvement in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, particularly for issuing the USDC stablecoin.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. for Circle Internet Financial Limited, a global financial technology firm. The .CIRCLE TLD is managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .CIRCLE domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Circle Internet Financial Limited and its affiliates.
Pricing for .CIRCLE domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .CIRCLE domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.circle. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/circle/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .CIRCLE domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .CIRCLE domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.