Single-registrant brand: CanonJapanese manufacturer of cameras and imaging equipmentNot available for public registration

.canon Domain

.canon is a brand domain delegated in 2015 and reserved exclusively for Canon Inc., one of the world's largest manufacturers of cameras, printers, and imaging equipment, based in Tokyo, Japan.

2015 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .CANON domain

What is the .CANON domain?

The .canon is a single-registrant brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) (.brand), identified under ICANN Specification 13, delegated to the root zone on January 29, 2015, in the name of Canon Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, with GMO Registry as technical operator.

Canon is one of the world's largest manufacturers of cameras, printers, scanners, and medical imaging equipment, with global presence since its founding in 1937. As with the rest of the extensions under Specification 13, .canon is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.canon is a single-registrant brand extension, identified under ICANN Specification 13. It is reserved exclusively for Canon, a leading Japanese manufacturer of cameras and imaging equipment, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .CANON
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2015
Registry Canon Inc., based in Tokyo, Japan, with GMO Registry as technical operator
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .CANON

Who is the .CANON domain for?

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

Corporate use by Canon

The only real use of this extension, tied to the camera manufacturer's identity.

Not available to the general public

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

.CANON vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.canon This page Corporate use by Canon Inc. Not available to third parties Not available
.nikon Corporate use by another camera manufacturer (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 .CANON domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .CANON domain

Can I register a .canon domain?

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

What is Canon?

One of the world's largest manufacturers of cameras, printers, and imaging equipment, founded in 1937.

Who manages the .canon domain?

Canon Inc., based in Tokyo, with GMO Registry as technical operator. It was delegated to the root zone on January 29, 2015.

Is there any commercial way to get a .canon 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 .canon domain is the brand extension of the camera manufacturer Canon, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.