About .case domain
.case is a brand gTLD (generic top-level domain) that was proposed under ICANN's New gTLD Program. The application was submitted by Fiat Industrial S.p.A., which later became part of CNH Industrial NV. The registry operator was designated as Afilias. In 2020, the applicant submitted a termination notice to ICANN, and the termination of the registry agreement is in process.
Who can register .case domain
This TLD was intended to be a closed, brand-restricted namespace. Registrations were planned to be exclusively for the use of Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (and its affiliated entities, including the Case brand) and its authorized business partners. It was not commercially offered for registration by the general public. The registry operator would have controlled all second-level registrations.
How to register .case domain
This TLD was not allocated through a commercial registrar sales process. As a closed brand TLD, all second-level domains were to be owned and controlled exclusively by the registry operator, Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (and later CNH Industrial). The allocation process would have been an internal corporate decision for use within the company's secure network for partners and customers. Following the termination notice submitted to ICANN, no new registrations are being made.
Typical uses of .case domain
The .case TLD was conceived as a secure, private namespace for the Case brand of agricultural and construction equipment. Its primary use case was to create a restricted online environment for sharing sensitive data between the company, its customers, and business partners. This was intended to enhance security for product-related services and confidential communications within that specific industrial sector.
Tips for registering .case domain
- The TLD was never launched for public registration, as the applicant initiated termination proceedings.
- All intended registrations were to be owned and controlled directly by the brand registry operator.
- The domain was planned to operate under a strict, closed registration policy with no public availability.
Frequently asked questions about .case domain
How much does it cost to register and renew a .case domain?
As of today, .case domains start from $249.95/yr on NameBeta, with prices ranging up to $2,599.00/yr across 9 registrars. See the registrar comparison table on this page for live prices.Which registrars support .case domains?
NameBeta tracks 9 registrars that support .case domain registration, with the cheapest option at $249.95/yr. Full list on this page.Who operates .case domain?
The registry for .case domains is Digity, administered by Digity, LLC.
Who can register a .case domain?
Registration was never opened to the public. Eligibility was strictly limited to the brand owner, Fiat Industrial S.p.A. (later CNH Industrial), and its affiliated entities. The TLD was designed for internal and partner use only, with the registry maintaining exclusive control over all domain names.
Can I transfer a .case domain between registrars?
As a closed brand TLD that was never commercially launched, standard inter-registrar transfer policies do not apply. Any domain management would have occurred internally within the registry operator's controlled environment. Following the termination notice, the TLD is not active for registrations or transfers.
Was .case ever available for public registration?
No, .case was never available for public registration. From its initial application, it was defined as a restricted, exclusively-controlled brand TLD. The applicant's stated plan was to use it solely for internal and partner communications, with no commercial sales of second-level domains.
What is the status of the .case TLD application?
The application is in the process of being terminated. The applicant, CNH Industrial, submitted a formal termination notice to ICANN in September 2020. This means the registry agreement is being ended, and the TLD will not be delegated or become operational for public use.
Could trademark owners outside the company register a .case domain?
No, the application materials clearly stated that the TLD would not be offered for registration by the general public. This policy would have applied to all external entities, including unrelated trademark owners. The namespace was reserved entirely for the brand owner's exclusive use.
