.dealer Domain
.dealer was registered with IANA on 25 November 2015, originally delegated to Dealer Dot Com, Inc. — a well-known car dealership website platform — and transferred to Intercap Registry Inc. (Cayman Islands) in 2019. Its adoption is very limited: only 194 domains, dominated by brand-protection-specialized registrars.
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About the .DEALER domain
What is the .DEALER domain?
Uses of .DEALER
Who is the .DEALER domain for?
These are the most common situations where .DEALER is the ideal extension.
Major automotive brands (defensive brand use)
The dominant pattern in the real data: brands protecting their name on this extension through specialized corporate registrars.
Dealership website management platforms
Consistent with the extension's origin, tied to Dealer Dot Com, a website platform for the automotive sector.
Individual dealerships (minor use)
Although technically available to any dealership, real data shows use by individual businesses is a minority compared to corporate defensive registration.
Distributors in other sectors (broader use of "dealer")
In English, "dealer" also applies to distributors of other products, not just cars.
Brand-protection law firms
Firms like MarkMonitor, COM LAUDE, CSC and Safenames manage registration on behalf of their corporate clients.
Vehicle marketplace platforms
Platforms connecting buyers with various dealerships or distributors.
.DEALER vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .DEALER with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .dealer This page | Automotive brands and dealerships (mostly defensive use) | None formal | Contact us |
| .auto | Automotive sector in general | None formal — high cost | Contact us |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .cars | Automotive sector in general | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .DEALER domain at miHosting
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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.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .DEALER domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .DEALER domain
Who manages the .dealer domain?
Intercap Registry Inc., based in the Cayman Islands, since 2019. It was previously under Dealer Dot Com, Inc. since its IANA registration in November 2015.
Why does .dealer have so few domains but brand-protection registrars?
The top four registrars — MarkMonitor, COM LAUDE, CSC and Safenames — are specialized in corporate protection, confirming real use is dominated by major automotive brands registering the domain defensively, not by dealerships publishing an active site.
Are there restrictions on registering a .dealer domain?
There are no documented formal restrictions, though in practice its real use is heavily concentrated in corporate defensive registration in the automotive sector.
Is .dealer a good choice for my dealership?
It is a technically available option, though real data shows most registrants are large brands with defensive purposes, not individual dealerships with active sites.
How much does a .dealer domain cost?
Pricing varies by registrar. Contact our miHosting team to confirm current pricing.
Can I register my .dealer domain with miHosting?
Yes. Contact our team to confirm availability and current pricing for this extension.
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