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    Search For .drive Domain

    Type
    Generic top-level domain
    Registry
    Google Registry
    Operator
    Charleston Road Registry Inc.
    Launched
    Registration term
    1–10 years
    DNSSEC
    Supported
    IDN
    Supported

    About .drive domain

    .drive is a proposed brand gTLD, with Charleston Road Registry Inc. (a Google subsidiary) listed as the priority applicant following Amazon's withdrawal. It was applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program. The application indicates it is intended for registry operation by the applicant.

    Who can register .drive domain

    As a proposed brand gTLD, registration would be restricted. The registry operator would control all registrations, likely limiting them to the applicant organization, its affiliates, or authorized partners. There is no indication it would be an open, publicly available extension.

    How to register .drive domain

    This TLD is not issued through commercial registrars. As a brand gTLD, domain names would be allocated internally by the registry operator for its own use. The process is managed by the registry, not through public registration or a standard checkout flow. There is no public application or purchase process for second-level domains.

    Typical uses of .drive domain

    This extension is intended for use by the brand applicant, Google. It would be used for services, products, or initiatives related to the company's "Drive" brand, such as cloud storage and file synchronization platforms. Organizations choose brand TLDs like .drive to create a secure, branded namespace that is distinct from generic extensions.

    Tips for registering .drive domain

    • As a brand TLD, standard public registration policies like WHOIS privacy or transfer locks are set entirely by the registry operator.
    • There is no public market for premium domain names under this extension, as all names are controlled by the registry.
    • The registry maintains full control over all second-level domains, including creation, renewal, and deletion policies.

    Frequently asked questions about .drive domain

    Who operates .drive domain?The registry for .drive domains is Google Registry, administered by Charleston Road Registry Inc..
    Who can register a .drive domain?

    Registration is not open to the general public. This is a brand TLD, meaning the registry operator reserves all second-level domains for its own use. Eligibility would be limited to the organization itself and potentially its approved affiliates or partners under a tightly controlled allocation policy.

    Can I transfer a .drive domain between registrars?

    Inter-registrar transfers are not applicable for this TLD. Since the registry operator controls all domain registrations, there is no standard process for transferring a .drive domain between registrars. Any internal reassignment of a domain would be handled directly by the registry's own systems.

    What dispute policies apply to a .drive domain?

    As a brand TLD operated for the registry's exclusive use, standard public dispute policies like the UDRP may not apply. Any challenges would likely be governed by the registry's internal policies and its agreement with ICANN. The registry has the authority to manage all disputes within its closed namespace.

    Can I register a .drive domain in the future if the policy changes?

    It is highly unlikely. Brand TLDs are delegated specifically for the registry operator's exclusive use. A fundamental change to an open registration model would require the registry to submit a formal change request to ICANN, which is a complex and uncommon process.