.youtube Domain
.youtube is a brand domain delegated in 2014 and reserved exclusively for Charleston Road Registry Inc., a Google subsidiary, based in Mountain View, California.
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About the .YOUTUBE domain
What is the .YOUTUBE domain?
YouTube is the world's largest video hosting and sharing platform, acquired by Google in 2006, with billions of active users worldwide. Charleston Road Registry is the entity Google uses to manage its brand extensions, also including .google. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .youtube is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.youtube is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for YouTube, Google's video platform, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .YOUTUBE
Who is the .YOUTUBE domain for?
These are the most common situations where .YOUTUBE is the ideal extension.
Corporate use by YouTube (Google)
The only real use of this extension, tied to the video platform's identity.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .youtube domain.
.YOUTUBE vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .YOUTUBE with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .youtube This page | Corporate use by Charleston Road Registry Inc. | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| Sister extension managed by the same entity | Not available to third parties | Not available |
Registration process
How to register your .YOUTUBE 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 .YOUTUBE domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .YOUTUBE domain
Can I register a .youtube domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for YouTube's corporate use.
What is YouTube?
The world's largest video hosting and sharing platform, acquired by Google in 2006.
Who manages the .youtube domain?
Charleston Road Registry Inc., a Google subsidiary, based in Mountain View, California. It was delegated to the root zone on August 27, 2014.
Does Google have other brand extensions?
Yes, it also manages .google through the same entity, Charleston Road Registry.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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