About .anquan domain
.anquan is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The registry operator is QIHOO 360 TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., and it was delegated to the root zone on 30 March 2016. It is operated through the backend registry services provider Afilias. The TLD was applied for as a brand TLD intended for exclusive use by the applicant and its qualified subsidiaries.
Who can register .anquan domain
Registration for .anquan domains is not open to the general public. The TLD is restricted for use by QIHOO 360 TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. and its eligible subsidiaries. The applicant's stated intention is to restrict registration to a limited number of eligible registrants under corporate or subsidiary agreements. There is no public registration process through standard domain name registrars.
How to register .anquan domain
As a brand TLD restricted to the registry operator's own use, .anquan domains are not allocated through a commercial registrar checkout flow. Domain names within this extension are delegated internally by QIHOO 360 TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. to its own entities and qualified subsidiaries. The allocation process is governed by corporate agreements that include trademark quality control provisions. External parties cannot apply for or purchase .anquan domain names.
Typical uses of .anquan domain
The .anquan TLD, meaning "security" in Chinese, is used exclusively by QIHOO 360 and its affiliated entities. It serves as a dedicated namespace for the company's internet and mobile security products and services. This allows the company to create a secure, branded online environment that reinforces its identity as a leading security provider. Domains under this extension are typically used for official platforms, security tools, and trusted communication channels related to its core business.
Tips for registering .anquan domain
- This TLD operates under a restricted registration policy, with no public availability for registration.
- Domain allocations are managed internally by the registry operator under corporate agreements that include trademark protection clauses.
- As a brand TLD, standard policies like WHOIS privacy or public transfers do not apply in the conventional sense.