Domain .guardian — revoked extension, not available for registration
.guardian was delegated to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a US insurer on April 14, 2016, but its delegation was revoked by ICANN on March 5, 2024. It is no longer present in the internet root zone.
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About the .GUARDIAN domain
What is the .GUARDIAN domain?
.guardian was an extension delegated to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a US insurer on April 14, 2016, but ICANN revoked its delegation on March 5, 2024 and it no longer appears in the IANA root zone. It cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.
Uses of .GUARDIAN
Who is the .GUARDIAN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .GUARDIAN is the ideal extension.
Former extension of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a US insurer
Used until its revocation on March 5, 2024.
No operating registry
There is currently no technical registry operating this extension, so it cannot be used for any project.
Does not appear in availability checkers
Since it is not delegated, domain availability checkers cannot verify or register names under this extension.
Active alternatives available
In the meantime, hundreds of active extensions are available to register the name you need.
.GUARDIAN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .GUARDIAN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .guardian This page | Former extension of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a US insurer | Revoked — not available | Not available |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/yr |
| .online | Any project | None | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .GUARDIAN 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 .GUARDIAN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .GUARDIAN domain
Can I register a .guardian domain?
No. This extension was revoked by ICANN on March 5, 2024 and is no longer delegated in the IANA root zone, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.
Who owned .guardian?
It was delegated to The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, a US insurer from April 14, 2016 until its delegation was revoked.
What does it mean for an extension to be "revoked"?
It means ICANN has formally withdrawn that extension's delegation from the internet root zone, usually because the operator stopped paying registry fees or decided to discontinue the project.
Could it be reactivated in the future?
Unlikely, since these extensions are usually abandoned voluntarily by their original operator.
What alternatives do I have in the meantime?
You can choose from hundreds of active and available extensions — from .com to more sector-specific options.
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