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.LDS Domain
The .lds domain extension is a brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church.
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 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated entities.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or organization. It is typically used for the organization's official websites and services.
The .lds TLD was one of the first brand TLDs to be approved by ICANN as part of the new gTLD program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The .lds domain extension is a brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the LDS Church or Mormon Church. The .LDS TLD is managed by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. and was introduced in 2014.
Registration for .LDS domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated entities.
Pricing for .LDS domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .LDS domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.afilias-srs.net. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/lds/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .LDS domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .LDS domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.