All TLDs / .virgin

What is .virgin?

The short answer
.virgin is a brand top-level domain, operated by Virgin Enterprises Limited. 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
Virgin Enterprises Limited

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

Is .virgin a real domain extension?

Yes — .virgin 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 .virgin?

.virgin is operated by Virgin Enterprises Limited, per the IANA root database.

What is .virgin used for?

.virgin is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for Virgin Enterprises Limited and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .virgin domain?

No. .virgin 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.