Closed Amazon brand (Silk browser)Tied to Fire devicesNot available for public registration

.silk Domain

.silk is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and managed by Amazon Registry Services, tied to Amazon's Silk web browser. Not available for public registration.

2016 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .SILK domain

What is the .SILK domain?

The .silk is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on June 2, 2016, and managed by Amazon Registry Services, Inc., based in Seattle.

This extension is tied to Silk, the web browser developed by Amazon for its Fire devices (tablets and Fire TV), and is not available for public registration: the domain remains reserved exclusively for the company's internal use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.silk is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Amazon, tied to its Silk web browser for Fire devices, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .SILK
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Amazon Registry Services, Inc., based in Seattle
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SILK

Who is the .SILK domain for?

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

Internal Amazon use tied to Silk

The only real use of this extension, with no public access.

Not available to the general public

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

.SILK vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.silk This page Exclusive use by Amazon Not available to third parties Not available
.com Any tech project available for public registration None $14.99/yr

Registration process

How to register your .SILK domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

03

Your domain is live

Within minutes your .SILK domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .SILK domain

Can I register a .silk domain?

No, this extension is tied to Amazon's Silk browser and reserved for its internal use.

Who manages the .silk domain?

Amazon Registry Services, Inc., based in Seattle. It was delegated to the root zone on June 2, 2016.

Is there any way to get a .silk domain?

No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.

What alternative does miHosting recommend for a tech project?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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