All TLDs / .moto

What is .moto?

The short answer
.moto is a brand top-level domain, operated by Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. 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
Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC

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

Is .moto a real domain extension?

Yes — .moto 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 .moto?

.moto is operated by Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .moto used for?

.moto is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .moto domain?

No. .moto 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.