All TLDs / .vanguard

What is .vanguard?

The short answer
.vanguard is a brand top-level domain, operated by The Vanguard Group, 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
The Vanguard Group, Inc

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

Is .vanguard a real domain extension?

Yes — .vanguard 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 .vanguard?

.vanguard is operated by The Vanguard Group, Inc., per the IANA root database.

What is .vanguard used for?

.vanguard is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for The Vanguard Group, Inc. and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .vanguard domain?

No. .vanguard 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.