Who can register a .skype domain?

.skype has registration requirements: Registration is limited to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.

Who operates the .skype registry?

.skype 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

.skype

Skype

Type

New Generic TLD

Introduced

2015

Registry Operator

Microsoft Corporation

Registration

Registration is limited to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.

About .skype

The .skype TLD is a brand top-level domain associated with the Skype communications service. It was operated by Microsoft Corporation following its acquisition of Skype. Use of the domain is restricted to Microsoft and its related entities.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .skype domain?: .skype has registration requirements: Registration is limited to Microsoft Corporation and its affiliates.
Who operates the .skype registry?: .skype 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.