Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.CITIC Domain
CITIC is a brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by CITIC Group Corporation, a state-owned investment company of the People's Republic of China.
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 Requirements:
Registration is restricted to CITIC Group 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 the company's own purposes and is not available for public registration.
CITIC was one of the early adopters of brand TLDs, showcasing the trend of large corporations securing their own internet namespace.
Frequently Asked Questions
CITIC is a brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by CITIC Group Corporation, a state-owned investment company of the People's Republic of China. The .CITIC TLD is managed by CITIC Group Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .CITIC domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to CITIC Group Corporation and its affiliates.
Pricing for .CITIC domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .CITIC domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.citic. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.citic/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .CITIC domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .CITIC domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.