Single-registrant brand: HBOCable and streaming television networkNot available for public registration

.hbo Domain

.hbo is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for HBO Registry Services, Inc., tied to the US television network HBO, based in New York.

2016 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .HBO domain

What is the .HBO domain?

The .hbo is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on August 10, 2016, in the name of HBO Registry Services, Inc., based at 30 Hudson Yards, New York.

HBO (Home Box Office) is a prominent US cable television and streaming service, founded in 1972, known for acclaimed productions such as "Game of Thrones," "The Sopranos," and "The Wire," part of the Warner Bros. Discovery group. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .hbo is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.hbo is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for HBO, the US cable and streaming television network, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .HBO
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry HBO Registry Services, Inc., based in New York
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .HBO

Who is the .HBO domain for?

These are the most common situations where .HBO is the ideal extension.

Corporate use by HBO

The only real use of this extension, tied to the television network's identity.

Not available to the general public

No external company or individual can register a .hbo domain.

.HBO vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .HBO with the most common alternatives to help you choose.

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.hbo This page Corporate use by HBO Registry Services, Inc. Not available to third parties Not available
.com Any entertainment project available for registration None $14.99/yr

Registration process

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Complete registration

Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.

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Your domain is live

Within minutes your .HBO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .HBO domain

Can I register a .hbo domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for HBO's corporate use.

What is HBO?

A prominent US cable and streaming television network, founded in 1972, part of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Who manages the .hbo domain?

HBO Registry Services, Inc., based in New York. It was delegated to the root zone on August 10, 2016.

Is there any commercial way to get a .hbo domain?

No, there are no registrars offering this extension to the public.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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The .hbo domain is the brand extension of network HBO, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.