All TLDs / .abc

What is .abc?

The short answer
.abc is a brand top-level domain, operated by Disney Enterprises, 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
Disney Enterprises, Inc

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

Is .abc a real domain extension?

Yes — .abc 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 .abc?

.abc is operated by Disney Enterprises, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .abc used for?

.abc is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Disney Enterprises, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .abc domain?

No. .abc 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.