Single-registrant brand: MINICompact car brand (BMW group)Not available for public registration

.mini Domain

.mini is a brand domain delegated in 2014 and reserved exclusively for BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke AG), owner of the MINI compact car brand, based in Munich.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .MINI domain

What is the .MINI domain?

The .mini is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on June 20, 2014, in the name of Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW), based in Munich, Germany.

MINI is a historic British compact car brand, originating in 1959, acquired by BMW in 1994 and relaunched as its own brand in 2000, recognized for its iconic design and sporty character. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .mini is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.mini is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for MINI, the compact car brand owned by BMW, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .MINI
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW), based in Munich, Germany
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .MINI

Who is the .MINI domain for?

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

Corporate use by MINI (BMW)

The only real use of this extension, tied to the car brand's identity.

Not available to the general public

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

.MINI vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.mini This page Corporate use by BMW Not available to third parties Not available
.bmw Corporate use by parent brand BMW (separate extension) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

How to register your .MINI domain at miHosting

01

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.

02

Complete registration

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

03

Your domain is live

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

Frequently asked questions about the .MINI domain

Can I register a .mini domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for the MINI brand's corporate use.

What is MINI?

A historic British compact car brand, originating in 1959, acquired by BMW in 1994.

Who manages the .mini domain?

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), based in Munich. It was delegated to the root zone on June 20, 2014.

Is there any commercial way to get a .mini 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 .mini domain is the brand extension of automaker MINI, reserved exclusively for BMW. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.