All TLDs / .sky

What is .sky?

The short answer
.sky is a brand top-level domain, operated by Sky UK Limited. 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
Sky UK Limited

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

Is .sky a real domain extension?

Yes — .sky 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 .sky?

.sky is operated by Sky UK Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .sky used for?

.sky is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Sky UK Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .sky domain?

No. .sky 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.