All TLDs / .sling

What is .sling?

The short answer
.sling is a brand top-level domain, operated by DISH Technologies L.L.C. 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
DISH Technologies L.L.C

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

Is .sling a real domain extension?

Yes — .sling 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 .sling?

.sling is operated by DISH Technologies L.L.C., per the IANA root database.

What is .sling used for?

.sling is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for DISH Technologies L.L.C. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .sling domain?

No. .sling 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.