.shop
Domain Information
Domain Name
.shop
Registration Date
2016-05-05
Updated Date
2019-08-20
Type
generic
Organisation
Name
GMO Registry, Inc.
Address
26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo
Country
Japan
Administrative Contact
Name
Representative Director and CEO
Organization
GMO Registry, Inc.
Address
Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-8512
Country
Japan
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+81354561601
Fax
+81337805239
Technical Contact
Name
Director
Organization
GMO Registry, Inc.
Address
Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku Tokyo 150-8512
Country
Japan
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+81354561601
Fax
+81337805239
Registry Information
URL for registration
http://www.gmoregistry.com/en/
WHOIS Server
whois.nic.shop
RDAP Server
https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/
Reserved Second-Level Domains
About .shop
The .shop domain is tailored for retail and e-commerce. Operated by GMO Registry, it is especially popular in Asia and with international e-commerce brands.
History of .shop
Launched in 2016 by GMO Registry, .shop saw rapid adoption in Japan and internationally. It competes directly with .store for e-commerce brands.
Who Uses .shop?
Ideal for:
- Online shops and retailers
- Brand microsites
- Flash sale pages
Registration Requirements
Open to all. Cost: approximately $20–$30/year.