Brand TLD

.BAIDU domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Baidu Others

Quick answer

.baidu is a brand TLD run by Baidu. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .baidu name from any registrar. The .baidu extension is held by Baidu, the Chinese search engine 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

RegistryBaidu

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .baidu?

The .baidu extension is held by Baidu, the Chinese search engine company, for its own use. This extension was added to the root zone as part of the new gTLD program.

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 .baidu is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Here is how it looks in real life. You cannot buy this one, but an SEO agency in Lahore can pick an open extension such as .agency or .digital.

You can register .baidu 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 .baidu

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .baidu

Full .BAIDU policy terms →

Registration

.baidu is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

DNSSEC is supported for .baidu. 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 .baidu is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.

06 / Compare

.baidu vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.baidu	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

.baidu questions,
answered simply.

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Ask a question

Can I buy a .baidu 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 .baidu?

Baidu operates .baidu. The .baidu extension is held by Baidu, the Chinese search engine company, for its own use.

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

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

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