Single-registrant brand: Schwarz GroupGerman parent of Lidl and KauflandNot available for public registration

.schwarz Domain

.schwarz is a brand domain delegated in 2014 and reserved exclusively for Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG, tied to the German Schwarz group, parent of Lidl and Kaufland, based in Neckarsulm.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .SCHWARZ domain

What is the .SCHWARZ domain?

The .schwarz is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on December 10, 2014, in the name of Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG, based in Neckarsulm, Germany.

The Schwarz group is one of the largest retail groups in Germany and the world, owner of the Lidl and Kaufland supermarket chains, simultaneously managing this extension alongside .lidl, both reserved for its corporate use. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .schwarz is reserved exclusively for the group's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.schwarz is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for the Schwarz group, the German parent company of Lidl and Kaufland, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .SCHWARZ
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG, based in Neckarsulm, Germany
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SCHWARZ

Who is the .SCHWARZ domain for?

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

Corporate use by the Schwarz group

The only real use of this extension, tied to the parent of Lidl and Kaufland's identity.

Not available to the general public

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

.SCHWARZ vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.schwarz This page Corporate use by Schwarz Domains und Services Not available to third parties Not available
.lidl Corporate use by subsidiary Lidl (same group) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

How to register your .SCHWARZ domain at miHosting

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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.

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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 .SCHWARZ domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SCHWARZ domain

Can I register a .schwarz domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for the Schwarz group's corporate use.

What is the Schwarz group?

One of the largest retail groups in Germany and the world, owner of Lidl and Kaufland.

Who manages the .schwarz domain?

Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG, based in Neckarsulm. It was delegated to the root zone on December 10, 2014.

Is there any commercial way to get a .schwarz 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 .schwarz domain is the brand extension of the Schwarz group, reserved exclusively for the group. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.