.office Brand TLD
The .office top-level domain is a brand-specific domain managed by Microsoft Corporation. It was created to strengthen the Microsoft Office brand, provide a secure and authentic online space for Microsoft-related services, and protect against misuse or spoofing. It is not open for public registration.
Restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries
.office Domain Overview
The .office extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Microsoft Corporation. .office was introduced in 2015. There are currently 9 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 11.1%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .office is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .office?
The .office domain was applied for under ICANN's New gTLD Program and delegated to Microsoft Corporation on June 23, 2015. It was initially delayed due to name collision concerns but was ultimately approved and delegated after ICANN's mitigation review. The domain is operated through Nominet as the technical registry service provider.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .office are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .office Used For?
The .office TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Brand protection
Corporate email and portals
Internal Microsoft services
Official Office product websites
Secure customer authentication
How Many .office Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
9
DNSSEC Adoption
11.1%
How Does .office Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .office |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 9 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 11.1% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Microsoft Corporation |
| Introduced | 2015-06-23 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries |
How Available Are .office Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .office domains by character length. Currently 5 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
5
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
20.0%
Top Provider
Microsoft Azure DNS
Top DNS Providers
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →How Do I Register a .office Domain?
Eligibility
Registration is limited to Microsoft Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiaries. No public registration is permitted.
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 .office 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
.office vs Related Domain Extensions
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .office Data Compiled?
DNSChkr 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.