Brand TLD

.GOOG domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: Google Registry Others

Quick answer

.goog is a brand TLD run by Google Registry. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .goog name from any registrar. The .goog extension is held by Google and is used for some of its own technical services. 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

RegistryGoogle Registry

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .goog?

The .goog extension is held by Google and is used for some of its own technical services. GOOG is also the stock market ticker symbol of Google's parent company.

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

Here is how it looks in real life. You cannot buy this one, but a similar open extension such as .dev or .cloud works well.

Terms run from 1 to 10 years. Longer terms lock in the price and avoid yearly reminders. Once a name expires, recovery depends on registry rules.

02 / Requirements checklist

What you need to register .goog

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .goog

Full .GOOG policy terms →

Registration

.goog is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.goog vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.goog	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

GOOG is also the stock market ticker symbol of Google's parent company.

08 / FAQ

.goog questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .goog 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 .goog?

Google Registry operates .goog. The .goog extension is held by Google and is used for some of its own technical services.

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

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

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