All TLDs / .canon

What is .canon?

The short answer
.canon is a brand top-level domain, operated by Canon 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
Canon Inc

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

Is .canon a real domain extension?

Yes — .canon 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 .canon?

.canon is operated by Canon Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .canon used for?

.canon is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Canon Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .canon domain?

No. .canon 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.