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.XBOX Domain
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation for its Xbox gaming brand.
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 is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates for use related to the Xbox 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 brand-specific purposes.
The .xbox TLD was part of Microsoft's strategy to secure brand-specific domains in the new gTLD program.It allows Microsoft to create shorter, more memorable URLs for Xbox-related content and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
A brand top-level domain (TLD) owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation for its Xbox gaming brand. The .XBOX TLD is managed by Microsoft Corporation and was introduced in 2015.
Registration for .XBOX domains has the following restrictions: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates for use related to the Xbox brand.
Pricing for .XBOX domains varies by registrar. Contact your preferred domain registrar for current pricing information and any promotional offers.
WHOIS information for .XBOX domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.xbox. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.xbox/ for more structured data access.
Many accredited domain registrars support .XBOX domain registration. Contact your preferred registrar to confirm availability and pricing.
The .XBOX domain is a well-established Brand TLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.