Single-registrant brand: Next DirectorySame holder as the .next extensionNot available for public registration

.nextdirect Domain

.nextdirect is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for Next plc, which also manages the .next extension, tied to its historic Next Directory catalog service.

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

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About the .NEXTDIRECT domain

What is the .NEXTDIRECT domain?

The .nextdirect is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on April 29, 2016, in the name of Next plc, based in Enderby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom.

Next Directory is the historic catalog sales service of British fashion chain Next, managed simultaneously with the .next extension, both reserved for the company's corporate use. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .nextdirect is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.nextdirect is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Next, tied to its Next Directory catalog service, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .NEXTDIRECT
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2016
Registry Next plc, based in Enderby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .NEXTDIRECT

Who is the .NEXTDIRECT domain for?

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

Corporate use by Next Directory

The only real use of this extension, tied to the catalog sales service.

Not available to the general public

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

.NEXTDIRECT vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.nextdirect This page Corporate use by Next plc Not available to third parties Not available
.next Corporate use by the same company (sister extension) Not available to third parties Not available

Registration process

How to register your .NEXTDIRECT 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 .NEXTDIRECT domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about the .NEXTDIRECT domain

Can I register a .nextdirect domain?

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

What is Next Directory?

The historic catalog sales service of British fashion chain Next.

Who manages the .nextdirect domain?

Next plc, based in Enderby, Leicestershire. It was delegated to the root zone on April 29, 2016.

Is there any commercial way to get a .nextdirect 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 .nextdirect domain is the brand extension of Next Directory, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.