Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.SKYPE Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned by Microsoft Corporation for its Skype communication platform.
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
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Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates for use with the Skype brand.
Additional Information
A brand TLD is a top-level domain that represents a specific company or brand. It is typically used for marketing and branding purposes, and is not available for public registration.
The .skype TLD was part of a wave of brand TLDs introduced in the 2010s to give companies more control over their online presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned by Microsoft Corporation for its Skype communication platform. The .SKYPE TLD is managed by Microsoft Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .SKYPE domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates for use with the Skype brand.
Pricing for .SKYPE domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .SKYPE domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.skype. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.skype/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .SKYPE domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .SKYPE domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.