.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)
Email
[email protected]
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)
Email
[email protected]
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.