Single-registrant brand: Alibaba GroupChinese e-commerce group founded in 1999Not available for public registration

.alibaba Domain

.alibaba is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for Alibaba Group Holding Limited, one of China's largest e-commerce and technology groups, founded by Jack Ma in 1999.

2016 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .ALIBABA domain

What is the .ALIBABA domain?

The .alibaba is a single-registrant brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) (.brand), identified under ICANN Specification 13, delegated to the root zone on January 13, 2016, in the name of Alibaba Group Holding Limited, with registered headquarters in the Cayman Islands.

Alibaba Group is one of China's largest e-commerce and technology groups, founded by Jack Ma in 1999, with businesses spanning e-commerce platforms, cloud computing, and digital payments through its subsidiary Alipay. As with the rest of the extensions under Specification 13, .alibaba is reserved exclusively for the group's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.alibaba is a single-registrant brand extension, identified under ICANN Specification 13. It is reserved exclusively for Alibaba Group Holding Limited, the leading Chinese e-commerce and technology group, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .ALIBABA
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Alibaba Group Holding Limited, based in the Cayman Islands
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .ALIBABA

Who is the .ALIBABA domain for?

These are the most common situations where .ALIBABA is the ideal extension.

Corporate use by Alibaba Group

The only real use of this extension, tied to the e-commerce group's identity.

Not available to the general public

No external company or individual can register a .alibaba domain.

.ALIBABA vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .ALIBABA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.alibaba This page Corporate use by Alibaba Group Not available to third parties Not available
.alipay Corporate use by the same group (a different extension) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .ALIBABA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .ALIBABA domain

Can I register a .alibaba domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for the corporate use of Alibaba Group.

What is Alibaba Group?

One of China's largest e-commerce and technology groups, founded by Jack Ma in 1999.

Who manages the .alibaba domain?

Alibaba Group Holding Limited, with registered headquarters in the Cayman Islands. It was delegated to the root zone on January 13, 2016.

Is there any commercial way to get a .alibaba domain?

No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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The .alibaba domain is the brand extension of the Chinese group Alibaba, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.