Who can register a .hotmail domain?

.hotmail has registration requirements: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation as the brand owner.

Who operates the .hotmail registry?

.hotmail is operated by Microsoft Corporation, and was introduced in 2015. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

New Generic TLD

.hotmail

Hotmail

Type

New Generic TLD

Introduced

2015

Registry Operator

Microsoft Corporation

Registration

Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation as the brand owner.

What is a .hotmail domain?

The .hotmail TLD is a brand top-level domain corresponding to Microsoft's long-running Hotmail webmail service. It was secured by Microsoft Corporation through ICANN's new gTLD program to protect its brand identity online. The extension is a closed registry used exclusively at the discretion of Microsoft.

Is your .hotmail name available?

Eligibility applies: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation as the brand owner.

Check availability for a .hotmail domain and get your online presence started today.

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .hotmail domain?: .hotmail has registration requirements: Registration is restricted to Microsoft Corporation as the brand owner.
Who operates the .hotmail registry?: .hotmail is operated by Microsoft Corporation, and was introduced in 2015. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.