.citic Brand TLD
The .citic TLD is a brand-specific domain operated by CITIC Group Corporation, one of China's largest state-owned multinational conglomerates. It was created under ICANN's new gTLD program to strengthen brand identity, protect digital assets, and support internal and partner web presence across financial and non-financial businesses.
Restricted to CITIC Group Corporation, its subsidiaries, authorized partners, and stakeholders with formal approval
.citic Domain Overview
The .citic extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by CITIC Group Corporation. .citic was introduced in 2014. There are currently 315 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 0.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .citic is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .citic?
The .citic domain was applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program by CITIC Group Corporation. The Registry Agreement was signed on January 9, 2014, and the domain was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on April 29, 2014. It is used exclusively by CITIC Group to unify its global digital identity across banking, insurance, real estate, infrastructure, and IT divisions.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .citic are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .citic Used For?
The .citic TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Brand protection
Corporate web presence
Subsidiary websites
Partner portals
Internal communications
Digital marketing campaigns
How Many .citic Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
315
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
How Does .citic Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .citic |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 315 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 0.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | CITIC Group Corporation |
| Introduced | 2014-04-29 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to CITIC Group Corporation, its subsidiaries, authorized partners, and stakeholders with formal approval |
How Available Are .citic Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .citic domains by character length. Currently 141 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
141
Peak Saturation
3.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
0.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 1 | 3.9% | |
| 2 chars | 2 | 0.30% | |
| 3 chars | 25 | 0.14% | |
| 4 chars | 30 | 0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 17 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 13 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 14 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 13 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 11 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 6 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 4 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 5 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .citic Domain?
Eligibility
All registrations require a supporting letter from CITIC Group's legal department, specifying the domain name, purpose, and authorized contacts. No public registration is permitted.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by CITIC Group Corporation. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .citic domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .citic Data Compiled?
DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.
Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.