About .ice domain
The .ice domain is a brand gTLD (generic Top-Level Domain) operated by IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE) with back-end registry services provided by Verisign. It was delegated by ICANN on June 22, 2015, as part of the New gTLD Program. Its stated purpose as a domain product is to protect and promote the ICE brand and serve as a closed, authoritative system for the company.
Who can register .ice domain
Registration is a closed system, strictly limited to internal use. Only IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and authorized employees are eligible to register domains. There is no public registration process; requests are routed internally through company-defined approval workflows.
How to register .ice domain
The .ice TLD is not allocated through commercial registrars or a public registration process. It is a closed, internal system for the exclusive use of IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Domain requests are submitted and managed via an internal company ticketing system, which routes them to a defined set of company officers for approval. Approved domains are then implemented within the company's infrastructure.
Typical uses of .ice domain
The .ice extension is used exclusively by IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. (ICE) and its internal subsidiaries to promote and protect its brand. Domains under this TLD are used to identify official company services, platforms, and communications, enhancing trust and clarity for users within the international financial services sector. It serves as a closed, authoritative namespace for the company's digital assets.
Tips for registering .ice domain
- The TLD operates as a closed registry with no public registration or transfer market.
- All domains are registered and managed according to internal company policies and approval workflows.
- There is no public WHOIS service or privacy offering for this brand TLD, as it is not a commercial product.