.shell
Delegated in ICANN's 2012 expansion round or later.
Registry: Shell Information Technology International Incnew gTLD
No registrar we track publishes a price for .shell. It is delegated in the IANA root, so it exists — it may be sold only through a local registry, or not sold to the public at all.
Registry facts
Sponsoring organisation
Shell Information Technology International Inc
Registry address
1500 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX, 77054-1818, United States of America
Registry website
WHOIS lookup
RDAP (no WHOIS server published)
Registry operator (ICANN contract)
Shell Information Technology International Inc
Contract signed
2015-07-30
Contract status
Active
Type
gTLD
Category
new gTLD
New gTLD (2012+ round)
Yes
Delegated
2015-12-15
ICANN fee
$0.18
Popularity
Low (rank 962 of 1554)
Registered domains
55 domains
Restrictions
unknown
Local presence required
No known rule
DNSSEC supported
Yes
WHOIS privacy
Unknown
Label length
2–63 characters
Registration term
Usually 1 year minimum
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.shell frequently asked questions
01Can I register a .shell domain?
No. .shell is a closed brand extension operated by Shell Information Technology International Inc for their own use. It is not sold by any registrar.
02Why does .shell exist if nobody can buy one?
ICANN's 2012 expansion let organisations apply for a top-level domain matching their own brand. Those registries run under Specification 13 of the registry agreement, which permits a single registrant — the brand itself.