.drive Domain
.drive is a gTLD delegated in 2015 and managed by Charleston Road Registry, the Google entity. Tied to the Google Drive name, it follows the same closed pattern as other product-branded extensions from the company.
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About the .DRIVE domain
What is the .DRIVE domain?
This extension shares its name with Google Drive, the company's cloud file storage and synchronization service, placing .drive within the same pattern Google consistently applies to its extensions tied to specific product names: just as with .docs (associated with Google Docs), .cal (Google Calendar), or .dclk (DoubleClick), all kept as closed brand domains for exclusively internal use, .drive does not appear among the catalog of extensions Google Registry offers openly to the public — a catalog that does include generic domains like .dad, .day, .boo, or .channel.
.drive is an extension tied to the name Google Drive, the company's cloud storage service. Following the same pattern applied to other Google extensions associated with specific product names — such as .docs (Google Docs), .cal (Google Calendar), or .dclk (DoubleClick) — all kept as closed domains for exclusively internal use, .drive is not among the extensions Google offers openly to the public. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .DRIVE
Who is the .DRIVE domain for?
These are the most common situations where .DRIVE is the ideal extension.
Possible internal Google use tied to Google Drive
Following Google's consistent pattern with its product-name extensions.
Outside Google's open extension catalog
Unlike generic domains such as .dad or .day, .drive is not offered publicly.
.DRIVE vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .DRIVE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .drive This page | Possible internal Google use | Not confirmed as available to third parties | Inquire |
| .dad | Any project, an open Google extension | None since May 2023 | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .DRIVE domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
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 .DRIVE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .DRIVE domain
Can I register a .drive domain?
It does not appear among the extensions Google offers openly to the public; it follows the same closed pattern as .docs or .cal.
Why are some Google extensions open and others not?
Google keeps extensions tied to specific product names (like Drive, Docs, or Calendar) closed, while opening generic word extensions (like .day or .dad) to the public.
Who manages the .drive domain?
Charleston Road Registry Inc., under Google Inc. It was delegated to the root zone on June 18, 2015.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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