All TLDs / .ifm

What is .ifm?

The short answer
.ifm is a brand top-level domain, operated by ifm electronic gmbh. 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
ifm electronic gmbh

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

Is .ifm a real domain extension?

Yes — .ifm 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 .ifm?

.ifm is operated by ifm electronic gmbh, per the IANA root database.

What is .ifm used for?

.ifm is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for ifm electronic gmbh and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .ifm domain?

No. .ifm 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.