All TLDs / .staples

What is .staples?

The short answer
.staples is a brand top-level domain, operated by Staples, 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
Staples, Inc

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

Is .staples a real domain extension?

Yes — .staples 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 .staples?

.staples is operated by Staples, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .staples used for?

.staples is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Staples, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .staples domain?

No. .staples 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.