All TLDs / .monash

What is .monash?

The short answer
.monash is a brand top-level domain, operated by Monash University. 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
Monash University

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

Is .monash a real domain extension?

Yes — .monash 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 .monash?

.monash is operated by Monash University, per the IANA root database.

What is .monash used for?

.monash is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Monash University and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .monash domain?

No. .monash 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.