All TLDs / .aws

What is .aws?

The short answer
.aws is a brand top-level domain, operated by AWS Registry LLC. 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
AWS Registry LLC

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

Is .aws a real domain extension?

Yes — .aws 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 .aws?

.aws is operated by AWS Registry LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .aws used for?

.aws is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for AWS Registry LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .aws domain?

No. .aws 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.