All TLDs / .sharp

What is .sharp?

The short answer
.sharp is a brand top-level domain, operated by Sharp Corporation. 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
Sharp Corporation

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

Is .sharp a real domain extension?

Yes — .sharp 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 .sharp?

.sharp is operated by Sharp Corporation, per the IANA root database.

What is .sharp used for?

.sharp is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Sharp Corporation and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .sharp domain?

No. .sharp 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.