.pid Domain — reserved extension, not available for public registration
.pid was registered with IANA on 10 December 2015 and is managed by Top Level Spectrum, Inc., with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend. However, real registration data shows this extension was never commercially opened to the public: only one active domain exists, held by the operator itself as "Reserved - Registry Operator acts as Registrar."
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About the .PID domain
What is the .PID domain?
Despite appearing as a delegated generic domain in IANA, .pid is not actually open for public registration: according to available registration data, only a single domain exists under this extension, held by the registry operator itself (Top Level Spectrum, Inc.) as "Reserved." There is no real commercial availability for individuals or businesses.
Uses of .PID
Who is the .PID domain for?
These are the most common situations where .PID is the ideal extension.
Reserved for use by the registry operator itself
The single existing domain under .pid is held directly by Top Level Spectrum, Inc., with no sale to third parties.
Not available for public registration
Unlike the vast majority of generic extensions, .pid does not accept registration requests from individuals or businesses through standard registrars.
Possible strategic reservation by the operator
Some registry operators maintain delegated extensions without an active commercial launch, reserving them for future use.
Formal delegation without commercial activity
It is present in the IANA database as a delegated extension, but without the usual commercial ecosystem of registrars and resale.
Not suitable for commercial or personal projects
If you're looking to register a domain for your business or project, this extension is not currently an available option.
A technical curiosity within the domain name system
An example of how not every extension delegated in IANA is actually available to the public, despite appearing in the official listing.
.PID vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .PID with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .pid This page | Top Level Spectrum, Inc. (reserved use) | Not available for public registration | Not available |
| .com | Any project | None | $14.99/year |
| .net | Any project | None | Contact us |
Registration process
How to register your .PID 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 .PID domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .PID domain
Can I register a .pid domain?
No. Although it is delegated in IANA and managed by Top Level Spectrum, Inc., registration data shows only a single domain exists, reserved by the operator itself. It is not commercially available to individuals or businesses.
Why does an extension exist that isn't sold?
Some registry operators request and maintain delegated extensions without commercially launching them, whether for strategic reasons, reservation, or a possible unannounced future use.
Is this the same as a brand (.brand) extension?
Not exactly. .brand extensions follow ICANN's Specification 13 and are tied to a specific company for its own use. .pid is a delegated generic extension but with no known commercial or public-use activity.
Who manages .pid?
Top Level Spectrum, Inc., with Tucows Registry Services as technical backend. It was registered with IANA on 10 December 2015.
What alternatives do I have if I was looking for this extension?
You can register your project under open, widely recognized extensions like .com or .net.
Can miHosting help me with another extension for my project?
Yes. While we can't sell .pid, we can help you find and register the right extension for your project among the hundreds of options available in our catalog.
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