All TLDs / .abbott

What is .abbott?

The short answer
.abbott is a brand top-level domain, operated by Abbott Laboratories, Inc. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
Abbott Laboratories, Inc

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .abbott a real domain extension?

Yes — .abbott is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .abbott?

.abbott is operated by Abbott Laboratories, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .abbott used for?

.abbott is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .abbott domain?

No. .abbott is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.