All TLDs / .schmidt

What is .schmidt?

The short answer
.schmidt is a brand top-level domain, operated by SCHMIDT GROUPE S.A.S. 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
SCHMIDT GROUPE S.A.S

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

Is .schmidt a real domain extension?

Yes — .schmidt 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 .schmidt?

.schmidt is operated by SCHMIDT GROUPE S.A.S., per the IANA root database.

What is .schmidt used for?

.schmidt is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for SCHMIDT GROUPE S.A.S. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .schmidt domain?

No. .schmidt 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.