All TLDs / .philips

What is .philips?

The short answer
.philips is a brand top-level domain, operated by Koninklijke Philips N.V. 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
Koninklijke Philips N.V

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

Is .philips a real domain extension?

Yes — .philips 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 .philips?

.philips is operated by Koninklijke Philips N.V., per the IANA root database.

What is .philips used for?

.philips is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Koninklijke Philips N.V. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .philips domain?

No. .philips 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.