All TLDs / .nec

What is .nec?

The short answer
.nec is a brand top-level domain, operated by NEC Corporation. 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
NEC Corporation

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

Is .nec a real domain extension?

Yes — .nec 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 .nec?

.nec is operated by NEC Corporation, per the IANA root database.

What is .nec used for?

.nec is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for NEC Corporation and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .nec domain?

No. .nec 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.