All TLDs / .schwarz

What is .schwarz?

The short answer
.schwarz is a brand top-level domain, operated by Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG. 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
Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG

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

Is .schwarz a real domain extension?

Yes — .schwarz 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 .schwarz?

.schwarz is operated by Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG, per the IANA root database.

What is .schwarz used for?

.schwarz is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Schwarz Domains und Services GmbH & Co. KG and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .schwarz domain?

No. .schwarz 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.