.open Domain
.open is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., based in New York, with technical management by GoDaddy Registry.
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About the .OPEN domain
What is the .OPEN domain?
OPEN was American Express's historic brand for credit cards and financial services aimed at small businesses, later rebranded as "American Express Business." As with other extensions under Specification 13, .open is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.open is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for American Express, tied to its OPEN program for small businesses, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .OPEN
Who is the .OPEN domain for?
These are the most common situations where .OPEN is the ideal extension.
Corporate use by American Express (OPEN)
The only real use of this extension, tied to the small business program.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .open domain.
.OPEN vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .OPEN with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .open This page | Corporate use by American Express | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .com | Any finance project available for registration | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .OPEN 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 .OPEN domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .OPEN domain
Can I register a .open domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for American Express' corporate use.
What was OPEN?
American Express's historic brand for cards and financial services aimed at small businesses.
Who manages the .open domain?
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., based in New York. It was delegated to the root zone on August 2, 2016.
Is there any commercial way to get a .open 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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