All TLDs / .pnc

What is .pnc?

The short answer
.pnc is a brand top-level domain, operated by PNC Domain Co., 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
PNC Domain Co., LLC

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

Is .pnc a real domain extension?

Yes — .pnc 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 .pnc?

.pnc is operated by PNC Domain Co., LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .pnc used for?

.pnc is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for PNC Domain Co., LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .pnc domain?

No. .pnc 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.