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The .music TLD is a generic top-level domain created specifically for the global music industry. It was designed to serve musicians, labels, educators, nonprofits, and organizations dedicated to music dissemination and appreciation. Unlike general-purpose domains, .music is intended for use by entities connected to the music community, with registration restricted to accredited members of recognized music organizations.
Registrations are restricted to accredited Community Member Organizations (CMOs) affiliated with the Global Music Community, such as record labels, music schools, industry associations, and nonprofit music organizations.
Price range based on 2 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
The .music TLD was one of the most contested new gTLDs during ICANN's 2012 application round, with eight applicants vying for control. After extensive evaluation and objections, DotMusic Limited was selected as the registry operator. The domain was officially delegated on October 29, 2021. Its creation was championed by Constantine Roussos, whose dotMusic initiative began in 2005 and gathered over 1.5 million signatures advocating for a dedicated music domain space. The registry is operated with backend services provided by CentralNic, and registration is limited to verified music industry entities.
The .music TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .music TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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Registrants must be accredited members of recognized music organizations that are part of the Global Music Community. Accreditation is verified through a formal application process with DotMusic Limited and requires documentation of affiliation.
The .music TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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