All TLDs / .target

What is .target?

The short answer
.target is a brand top-level domain, operated by Target Domain Holdings, LLC. 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
Target Domain Holdings, LLC

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

Is .target a real domain extension?

Yes — .target 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 .target?

.target is operated by Target Domain Holdings, LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .target used for?

.target is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Target Domain Holdings, LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .target domain?

No. .target 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.