All TLDs / .ice

What is .ice?

The short answer
.ice is a brand top-level domain, operated by IntercontinentalExchange, 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
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc

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

Is .ice a real domain extension?

Yes — .ice 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 .ice?

.ice is operated by IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .ice used for?

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

Can anyone register a .ice domain?

No. .ice 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.