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The .author TLD is a generic top-level domain created for Amazon to provide a dedicated, secure, and controlled platform for authors, publishing partners, and related services. Originally proposed as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program, it is not open for public registration but serves Amazon’s internal ecosystem for content, identity, and digital rights management.
Restricted to Amazon and authorized entities; not available for public registration
The .author extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc.. .author was introduced in 2015. There are currently 5 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 20.0%.
Registration pricing for .author is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .author domain was applied for by Amazon in 2012 as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. It faced opposition from booksellers concerned about market control. The domain was delegated to Amazon Registry Services, Inc. on December 5, 2015. Amazon intends to use it to strengthen its control over author-related digital content, protect intellectual property, and create a trusted namespace for its publishing ecosystem.
The .author TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .author TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
5
20.0%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .author |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 5 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 20.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. |
| Introduced | 2015-12-05 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Amazon and authorized entities; not available for public registration |
Registration density analysis for .author domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →Registration is restricted to Amazon and authorized entities. All domain names must meet strict eligibility criteria, including length, character rules, and adherence to Amazon’s Domain Management Policy. No delegation to third parties is allowed.
The .author TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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