Domain .zippo — revoked extension, not available for registration
.zippo was delegated to Zadco Company, a subsidiary of Zippo Manufacturing Company, the US maker of the iconic Zippo lighters on June 30, 2016, but its delegation was revoked by ICANN on February 14, 2019. It is no longer present in the internet root zone.
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About the .ZIPPO domain
What is the .ZIPPO domain?
.zippo was an extension delegated to Zadco Company, a subsidiary of Zippo Manufacturing Company, the US maker of the iconic Zippo lighters on June 30, 2016, but ICANN revoked its delegation on February 14, 2019 and it no longer appears in the IANA root zone. It cannot be registered through any registrar, including miHosting.
Uses of .ZIPPO
Who is the .ZIPPO domain for?
These are the most common situations where .ZIPPO is the ideal extension.
Former extension of Zadco Company, a subsidiary of Zippo Manufacturing Company, the US maker of the iconic Zippo lighters
Used until its revocation on February 14, 2019.
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.
.ZIPPO vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .ZIPPO with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .zippo This page | Former extension of Zadco Company, a subsidiary of Zippo Manufacturing Company, the US maker of the iconic Zippo lighters | Revoked — not available | Not available |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/yr |
| .online | Any project | None | Inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .ZIPPO 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 .ZIPPO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .ZIPPO domain
Can I register a .zippo domain?
No. This extension was revoked by ICANN on February 14, 2019 and is no longer delegated in the IANA root zone, so no registrar in the world can offer its registration.
Who owned .zippo?
It was delegated to Zadco Company, a subsidiary of Zippo Manufacturing Company, the US maker of the iconic Zippo lighters from June 30, 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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