Brand TLD - Not Publicly Available
.TAOBAO Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited for its Taobao e-commerce 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
Registry & Technical Information
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Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group Holding 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.
Taobao is one of China's largest online shopping platforms, and this TLD allows Alibaba to create a more branded and controlled online presence.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited for its Taobao e-commerce platform. The .TAOBAO TLD is managed by Alibaba Group Holding Limited and was introduced in 2016.
Registration for .TAOBAO domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Alibaba Group Holding Limited and its affiliates.
Pricing for .TAOBAO domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .TAOBAO domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.taobao. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .TAOBAO domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .TAOBAO domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.