All TLDs / .lincoln

What is .lincoln?

The short answer
.lincoln is a brand top-level domain, operated by Ford Motor Company. 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
Ford Motor Company

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

Is .lincoln a real domain extension?

Yes — .lincoln 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 .lincoln?

.lincoln is operated by Ford Motor Company, per the IANA root database.

What is .lincoln used for?

.lincoln is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Ford Motor Company and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .lincoln domain?

No. .lincoln 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.