All TLDs / .chanel

What is .chanel?

The short answer
.chanel is a brand top-level domain, operated by Chanel International B.V. 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
Chanel International B.V

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

Is .chanel a real domain extension?

Yes — .chanel 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 .chanel?

.chanel is operated by Chanel International B.V., per the IANA root database.

What is .chanel used for?

.chanel is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Chanel International B.V. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .chanel domain?

No. .chanel 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.