All TLDs / .dhl

What is .dhl?

The short answer
.dhl is a brand top-level domain, operated by Deutsche Post AG. 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
Deutsche Post AG

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

Is .dhl a real domain extension?

Yes — .dhl 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 .dhl?

.dhl is operated by Deutsche Post AG, per the IANA root database.

What is .dhl used for?

.dhl is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Deutsche Post AG and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .dhl domain?

No. .dhl 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.