All TLDs / .shell

What is .shell?

The short answer
.shell is a brand top-level domain, operated by Shell Information Technology International Inc. 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
Shell Information Technology International Inc

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

Is .shell a real domain extension?

Yes — .shell 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 .shell?

.shell is operated by Shell Information Technology International Inc, per the IANA root database.

What is .shell used for?

.shell is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Shell Information Technology International Inc and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .shell domain?

No. .shell 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.