.hotmail Domain
.hotmail is a brand domain delegated in 2015 and reserved exclusively for Microsoft Corporation, tied to its historic Hotmail email service, based in Redmond, Washington.
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About the .HOTMAIL domain
What is the .HOTMAIL domain?
Hotmail was one of the first and most popular webmail services, launched in 1996 and acquired by Microsoft in 1997, later integrated and rebranded as Outlook.com starting in 2012/2013. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .hotmail is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.hotmail is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Microsoft, tied to its historic Hotmail email service (now Outlook), with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .HOTMAIL
Who is the .HOTMAIL domain for?
These are the most common situations where .HOTMAIL is the ideal extension.
Corporate use by Microsoft tied to Hotmail
The only real use of this extension, tied to the historic email service.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .hotmail domain.
.HOTMAIL vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .HOTMAIL with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .hotmail This page | Corporate use by Microsoft Corporation | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .com | Any email project available for registration | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .HOTMAIL domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .HOTMAIL domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .HOTMAIL domain
Can I register a .hotmail domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for Microsoft's corporate use.
What was Hotmail?
One of the first webmail services, launched in 1996, acquired by Microsoft in 1997 and rebranded as Outlook.com.
Who manages the .hotmail domain?
Microsoft Corporation, based in Redmond, Washington. It was delegated to the root zone on June 4, 2015.
Is there any commercial way to get a .hotmail 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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