.taobao
Delegated in ICANN's 2012 expansion round or later.
Registry: Alibaba Group Holding Limitednew gTLD
No registrar we track publishes a price for .taobao. 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
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Registry address
Fourth Floor, One Capital Place, P.O Box 847, George Town, Grand Cayman, KY1-1103, Grand Cayman
Registry website
WHOIS lookup
whois.nic.taobaoRegistry operator (ICANN contract)
Alibaba Group Holding Limited
Contract signed
2015-01-15
Contract status
Active
Type
gTLD
Category
new gTLD
New gTLD (2012+ round)
Yes
Delegated
2016-01-21
ICANN fee
$0.18
Popularity
Niche (rank 1478 of 1554)
Registered domains
1 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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.taobao frequently asked questions
01Can I register a .taobao domain?
No. .taobao is a closed brand extension operated by Alibaba Group Holding Limited for their own use. It is not sold by any registrar.
02Why does .taobao 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.