.biz

Domain Information

Domain Name .biz
Registration Date 2001-06-26
Updated Date 2024-04-16
Type generic-restricted

Organisation

Name Registry Services, LLC
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)

Administrative Contact

Name IANA Contact
Organization GoDaddy Registry
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 480-505-8800
Fax +1 480-624-2546

Technical Contact

Name IANA Contact
Organization GoDaddy Registry
Address 100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600, Tempe AZ 85281
Country United States of America (the)
Phone +1 480-505-8800
Fax +1 480-624-2546

Registry Information

URL for registration http://www.nic.biz
WHOIS Server whois.nic.biz
RDAP Server https://rdap.nic.biz/

Reserved Second-Level Domains

About .biz

The .biz domain is a generic TLD specifically intended for business use. It is a professional alternative to .com for businesses unable to secure their preferred .com domain.

History of .biz

Launched in 2001, .biz was designed as a business-specific alternative to .com. It requires registrants to be businesses or organizations. The registry is managed by Afilias/Identity Digital.

Who Uses .biz?

Suited for:

  • Small businesses and local shops
  • E-commerce stores
  • Professional services

Registration Requirements

Intended for businesses — registrants should be using it for bona fide business purposes. Cost: approximately $10–$15/year.