All TLDs / .mini

What is .mini?

The short answer
.mini is a brand top-level domain, operated by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. 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
Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

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

Is .mini a real domain extension?

Yes — .mini 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 .mini?

.mini is operated by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, per the IANA root database.

What is .mini used for?

.mini is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .mini domain?

No. .mini 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.