Brand TLD

.IBM domain
explained.

Not open to public Registry: IBM Others

Quick answer

.ibm is a brand TLD run by IBM. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .ibm name from any registrar. The .ibm extension is owned by IBM, the American computer and services company. 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

RegistryIBM

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .ibm?

The .ibm extension is owned by IBM, the American computer and services company. A quick fact: 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 .ibm is and choose a similar extension that is open.

You cannot buy this one, but an IT firm can use an open extension such as .tech or .systems. That is the kind of use .ibm is built for.

You can register .ibm 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 .ibm

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .ibm

Full .IBM policy terms →

Registration

.ibm is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.ibm vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.ibm	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

.ibm questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .ibm 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 .ibm?

IBM operates .ibm. The .ibm extension is owned by IBM, the American computer and services company.

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

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

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