All TLDs / .hermes

What is .hermes?

The short answer
.hermes is a brand top-level domain, operated by Hermes International. 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
Hermes International

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

Is .hermes a real domain extension?

Yes — .hermes 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 .hermes?

.hermes is operated by Hermes International, per the IANA root database.

What is .hermes used for?

.hermes is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Hermes International and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .hermes domain?

No. .hermes 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.