All TLDs / .softbank

What is .softbank?

The short answer
.softbank is a brand top-level domain, operated by SoftBank Group Corp. 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
SoftBank Group Corp

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

Is .softbank a real domain extension?

Yes — .softbank 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 .softbank?

.softbank is operated by SoftBank Group Corp., per the IANA root database.

What is .softbank used for?

.softbank is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for SoftBank Group Corp. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .softbank domain?

No. .softbank 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.