All TLDs / .sap

What is .sap?

The short answer
.sap is a brand top-level domain, operated by SAP AG. 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
SAP AG

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

Is .sap a real domain extension?

Yes — .sap 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 .sap?

.sap is operated by SAP AG, per the IANA root database.

What is .sap used for?

.sap is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for SAP AG and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .sap domain?

No. .sap 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.