.hotmail Brand TLD
Hotmail
The .hotmail TLD is a brand-specific domain managed by Microsoft Corporation to protect and promote its historic Hotmail email service. It is not available for public registration and is used exclusively by Microsoft and its authorized subsidiaries to reinforce brand authenticity and secure communications.
Restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries
.hotmail Domain Overview
The .hotmail extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Microsoft Corporation. .hotmail was introduced in 2015. There are currently 23 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 4.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .hotmail is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .hotmail?
The .hotmail domain was delegated by ICANN on June 10, 2015, as part of the New gTLD Program. Microsoft applied for the TLD to enhance security, brand protection, and user trust for its long-standing Hotmail email service, which it acquired in 1997 and later rebranded as Outlook.com. The domain is operated with back-end services provided by Verisign.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .hotmail are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .hotmail Used For?
The .hotmail TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Brand protection
Official Microsoft services
Email ecosystem security
Corporate communications portals
How Many .hotmail Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
23
DNSSEC Adoption
4.3%
How Does .hotmail Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .hotmail |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 23 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 4.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Microsoft Corporation |
| Introduced | 2015-06-10 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries |
How Available Are .hotmail Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .hotmail domains by character length. Currently 19 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
19
Peak Saturation
3.9%
1-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
5.3%
Top Provider
Microsoft Azure DNS
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 char | 1 | 3.9% | |
| 2 chars | 1 | 0.15% | |
| 3 chars | 6 | 0.03% | |
| 4 chars | 4 | <0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 4 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 3 | <0.01% |
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .hotmail Domain?
Eligibility
Restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries; no third-party registrations allowed
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Microsoft Corporation. It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .hotmail 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 .hotmail 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.
Use DNS Checker tools to inspect any .hotmail domain: run a full DNS health check, check DNS propagation, look up WHOIS records, or verify email authentication.
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.