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The .skype TLD is a brand-specific top-level domain operated by Microsoft to enhance the security, authenticity, and accessibility of the Skype communications platform. It was created to protect the Skype brand and provide a trusted online space for users, partners, and official services related to Skype.
Restricted to Microsoft and authorized entities; not available for public registration
Registration pricing for .skype is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
The .skype domain was delegated to Microsoft Corporation by ICANN on June 24, 2015, as part of ICANN's new gTLD program. Microsoft applied for the domain to strengthen brand protection and improve user trust in Skype-related online services. It is managed internally by Microsoft with technical support from Nominet.
Brand TLDs like .skype are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
The .skype TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
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Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation and its authorized subsidiaries, partners, and service providers. No public registrations are permitted.
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by Microsoft Corporation. It is not available for public registration.
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