Brand TLD

.SKYPE domain
explained.

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Quick answer

.skype is a brand TLD run by its owner. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .skype name from any registrar. The .skype extension belongs to Microsoft for its Skype calling service. 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

RegistryRegistry operator

RegionWorldwide

Best forNot available for public registration

Term1 to 10 years

Transfer timeNot applicable

DNSSECSupported

Dispute policyUDRP

01 / Overview

What is .skype?

The .skype extension belongs to Microsoft for its Skype calling service. ICANN lets a company run its own extension under a special brand agreement, and such names never go on public sale.

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

Here is how it looks in real life. There is no way to register it in Pakistan or anywhere else, so consider .biz for your own site.

You can register .skype 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 .skype

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .skype

Full .SKYPE policy terms →

Registration

.skype is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.skype vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.skype	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

ICANN lets a company run its own extension under a special brand agreement, and such names never go on public sale.

08 / FAQ

.skype questions,
answered simply.

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Ask a question

Can I buy a .skype 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 .skype?

The .skype extension belongs to Microsoft for its Skype calling service.

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

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

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