.richardli Domain
.richardli is a brand gTLD delegated in 2016 and tied to the personal name of Richard Li, businessman and chairman of the Hong Kong investment group PCCW. It was the first gTLD extension to exactly match a specific person's name.
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About the .RICHARDLI domain
What is the .RICHARDLI domain?
This extension was applied for to protect the name and intellectual property of Richard Li, businessman and chairman of PCCW, and was the first new gTLD extension to exactly match a specific individual's personal name, a fact that drew some media attention at the time. As with most brand extensions on this list, .richardli is reserved exclusively for use by the holder and its affiliates or licensees, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.richardli is a single-registrant brand extension, tied to the personal name of Hong Kong businessman Richard Li, chairman of the PCCW group. It is not available for public registration under any circumstances. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .RICHARDLI
Who is the .RICHARDLI domain for?
These are the most common situations where .RICHARDLI is the ideal extension.
Exclusive use tied to Richard Li
The only real use of this extension, tied to protecting his personal name.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .richardli domain.
.RICHARDLI vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .RICHARDLI with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .richardli This page | Exclusive use by Richard Li and PCCW | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .com | Any project available for public registration | None | $14.99/yr |
Registration process
How to register your .RICHARDLI domain at miHosting
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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 .RICHARDLI domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .RICHARDLI domain
Can I register a .richardli domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for use by Richard Li and its affiliates or licensees.
Who is Richard Li?
A Hong Kong businessman, chairman of the PCCW investment group, who applied for this extension to protect his name.
Why is this extension special?
It was the first new gTLD extension to exactly match a specific individual's personal name.
Who manages the .richardli domain?
Pacific Century Asset Management (HK) Limited. It was delegated to the root zone on May 10, 2016.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.
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