Brand TLD

.BESTBUY domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Best Buy Others
Quick answer

.bestbuy is a brand TLD run by Best Buy. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .bestbuy name from any registrar. The .bestbuy extension is held by Best Buy, the US electronics retailer, and is not open for sale. 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
RegistryBest Buy
RegionWorldwide
Best forNot available for public registration
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeNot applicable
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview

What is .bestbuy?

The .bestbuy extension is held by Best Buy, the US electronics retailer, and is not open for sale. 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 .bestbuy is and choose a similar extension that is open.

Here is how it looks in real life. You cannot buy this one, but an electronics shop in Rawalpindi can pick an open extension such as .store or .electronics.

You can register .bestbuy 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 .bestbuy

!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .bestbuy

Full .BESTBUY policy terms →
Registration

.bestbuy is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.bestbuy vs the usual suspects

ExtensionRegisterRenewRule
.bestbuyAsk for priceAsk for priceClosed
.comRs 3,864Rs 4,038Open
.com.pkRs 4,200Rs 4,500Open
.netRs 5,686Rs 7,065Open
Did you know

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

08 / FAQ

.bestbuy questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .bestbuy 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 .bestbuy?

Best Buy operates .bestbuy. The .bestbuy extension is held by Best Buy, the US electronics retailer, and is not open for sale.

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

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

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