Brand TLD

.SONY domain
explained.

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.sony is a brand TLD run by its owner. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .sony name from any registrar. The .sony extension belongs to Sony Group of Japan for its own websites. 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 .sony?

The .sony extension belongs to Sony Group of Japan for its own websites. A quick fact: Brand extensions like this one are used by the company for its own websites and email, not for 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 .sony is and choose a similar extension that is open.

A simple example: There is no way to register it in Pakistan or anywhere else, so consider .co for your own site.

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 .sony

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

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .sony

Full .SONY policy terms →
Registration

.sony is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.sony vs the usual suspects

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

Brand extensions like this one are used by the company for its own websites and email, not for public sale.

08 / FAQ

.sony questions,
answered simply.

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Can I buy a .sony 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 .sony?

The .sony extension belongs to Sony Group of Japan for its own websites.

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

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

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