Expired .AMAZON Domains

What is the .amazon domain name?

.amazon is a new gTLD (generic top-level domain) applied for by Amazon. It could become the web address of products sold by Amazon, as well as those sold outside the company, such as those provided via its Associate's program.

It has been said by Amazon that TLDs (top-level domains) such as .amazon will allow the company to better protect its brand name from being used inappropriately on the Internet.

For now, it's unclear how widely available the .amazon domain names will become because companies have been known to apply for a TLD and not actually use it.

Amazon .amazon – What's in a name?

According to Amazon, the choice of .amazon represents a desire not to have its Internet address open to everyone.

The company says that "TLDs offer increased choice and opportunity" but that ". amazon is a unique name where the company holds significant rights, so consumers will know immediately whose website they are visiting".

"Earlier this year, Amazon brought together business partners to launch the .buy generic top-level domain (gTLD) – an initiative designed to increase online choice for customers and help companies compete online by establishing websites with readily identifiable names."

The new gTLDs are meant to offer more choice and better online visibility to companies, but it will be interesting to see if this is the case and whether .amazon will really serve that purpose.

Amazon has applied for many other top-level domains including: .buy, .free, .game, .shop, and .spot among others.

Domain Extension Availablilty and Domain Extension Expiration

Domain Extension Availability Period: Until further notice

Domain Extension Expiration: N/A

Rights and Availability: Completely Restricted and Protected

Amazon offers to its users and customers a great number of services: it's the world's largest online retailer, but also the leading provider of cloud computing solutions. Therefore, it needs to protect all of its related brands and domains.

Amazon has applied for many other top-level domains including: .buy, .free, .game, .shop, and .spot among others.

Domain Registration Expiration: Domain will renew for 1 or 2 years depending on whether you choose a one-year or two-year option.

Restrictions: The domain names can be used for legal purposes under relevant laws and regulations.

They cannot be the following: pornographic, libelous, or unlawful content; promoting hate crimes, racial intolerance, or violence; infringing intellectual property rights of others; an IDN (Internationalized Domain Name) used for non-Latin characters.

Additional Information: The domain name is considered in use if it's linked to a website, even if the site is not active. Your privacy is assured; no contact information will be displayed on WHOIS.

Who controls the .amazon domain names?

Amazon.com, Inc. is the only official registrant of .amazon domains, but it does allow resellers who have been accredited to offer them as well.

This way, customers can access a wider variety of domain name options and be aware that their information will be kept private.

Registrants are required to provide accurate data for WHOIS.

What's the registration process for .amazon domain names?

The .amazon domain name registration policy requires applicants to provide accurate data in WHOIS, including their name, address, phone number, email address, and other related information about the registrant of the domain.

Customers are also required to confirm that they are aware of all policies applicable to domain name registrations and that they guarantee the truthfulness of all information provided in the application.