Brand TLD

.ABB domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: ABB Ltd Others

Quick answer

.abb is a brand TLD run by ABB Ltd. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .abb name from any registrar. The .abb extension is owned by ABB, the Swiss and Swedish engineering and automation company, for its own use. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.

1 yrMIN TERM

0 daysTRANSFER LOCK

YesAUTH CODE

YesWHOIS PRIVACY

TypeBrand TLD

RegistryABB Ltd

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .abb?

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program. The .abb extension is owned by ABB, the Swiss and Swedish engineering and automation company, for its own use.

This extension is not available for public registration. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. We keep this page so you can see what .abb is and choose a similar extension that is open.

You cannot buy this one, but an electrical contractor in Faisalabad can use an open extension such as .engineering or .com. That is the kind of use .abb is built for.

You can register .abb for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .abb

!Public registrationNot available

✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .abb

Full .ABB policy terms →

Registration

.abb is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .abb. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.

Registration data and privacy

Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .abb is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.abb vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.abb	Ask for price	Ask for price	Closed
.com	Rs 3,864	Rs 4,038	Open
.com.pk	Rs 4,200	Rs 4,500	Open
.net	Rs 5,686	Rs 7,065	Open

Did you know

This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

08 / FAQ

.abb questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .abb domain?

No. Reserved for the brand owner. It is not open to the public. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.

Who owns .abb?

ABB Ltd operates .abb. The .abb extension is owned by ABB, the Swiss and Swedish engineering and automation company, for its own use.

Why does DomainWalay show .abb if it cannot be registered?

Many people search for .abb and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.

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