Brand TLD

.SPOT domain
explained.

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.spot is a brand TLD run by its owner. It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .spot name from any registrar. The .spot extension is held by Amazon Registry Services and is not sold to the public. 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 .spot?

ICANN lets a company run its own extension under a special brand agreement, and such names never go on public sale. The .spot extension is held by Amazon Registry Services and is not sold to the public.

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

A freelancer in Karachi who wants a short name should try .net, since this one is closed. That is the kind of use .spot is built for.

You can register .spot 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 .spot

!Public registrationNot available

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

03 / Rules and lifecycle

Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .spot

Full .SPOT policy terms →

Registration

.spot is not open for registration by the public.

Renewal

Not applicable.

Transfer

Not applicable.

Lifecycle

Not applicable.

DNSSEC

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

06 / Compare

.spot vs the usual suspects

Extension	Register	Renew	Rule
.spot	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

.spot questions,
answered simply.

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Ask a question

Can I buy a .spot 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 .spot?

The .spot extension is held by Amazon Registry Services and is not sold to the public.

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

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

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