.biz
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.biz is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It is intended for registration of domains to be used by businesses. The name is a phonetic spelling of the first syllable of business.
Quick Facts Introduced, TLD type ...
Introduced | June 26, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-06-26) |
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TLD type | Generic top-level domain |
Status | Active |
Registry | Registry Services (owned by GoDaddy) |
Sponsor | None |
Intended use | Businesses |
Actual use | Various uses |
Registered domains | 1,472,919 (1 January 2022)[1][better source needed] |
Registration restrictions | No prior restriction on registration, but registrations can be challenged if registrant is not a bona-fide commercial entity |
Structure | Registrations at second level permitted |
Documents | ICANN registry agreement |
Dispute policies | UDRP |
DNSSEC | yes |
Registry website | www |
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