All TLDs / .ping

What is .ping?

The short answer
.ping is a brand top-level domain, operated by Ping Registry Provider, Inc. 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
Ping Registry Provider, Inc

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

Is .ping a real domain extension?

Yes — .ping 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 .ping?

.ping is operated by Ping Registry Provider, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .ping used for?

.ping is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Ping Registry Provider, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .ping domain?

No. .ping 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.