Single-registrant brand: ShellOil and energy multinationalNot available for public registration

.shell Domain

.shell is a brand domain delegated in 2015 and reserved exclusively for Shell Information Technology International Inc, tied to oil multinational Shell, based in Houston, Texas.

2015 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .SHELL domain

What is the .SHELL domain?

The .shell is a single-registrant brand (.brand) generic top-level domain (gTLD), delegated to the root zone on December 8, 2015, in the name of Shell Information Technology International Inc, based in Houston, Texas.

Shell is one of the largest oil and energy multinationals in the world, originating in 1907 from the merger of Royal Dutch Petroleum and Shell Transport and Trading, headquartered in London, active in exploration, refining, and fuel distribution. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .shell is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.shell is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Shell, the oil multinational, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .SHELL
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2015
Registry Shell Information Technology International Inc, based in Houston, Texas
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SHELL

Who is the .SHELL domain for?

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

Corporate use by Shell

The only real use of this extension, tied to the oil company's identity.

Not available to the general public

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

.SHELL vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.shell This page Corporate use by Shell Information Technology International Inc Not available to third parties Not available
.com Any energy project available for registration None $14.99/yr

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .SHELL domain

Can I register a .shell domain?

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

What is Shell?

One of the largest oil and energy multinationals in the world, originating in 1907.

Who manages the .shell domain?

Shell Information Technology International Inc, based in Houston, Texas. It was delegated to the root zone on December 8, 2015.

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