.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
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
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.