Closed brand extension owned by Sohu.comIntended to consolidate the company's web propertiesNot available for public registration

.sohu Domain

.sohu is a brand gTLD delegated in 2014 and reserved exclusively for Sohu.com Limited, one of China's leading internet companies.

2014 Year created
gTLD Extension type (IANA)
On request Registration price / year
Yes Registration restrictions

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About the .SOHU domain

What is the .SOHU domain?

The .sohu is a brand generic top-level domain (gTLD) (.brand), delegated to the root zone on March 25, 2014, and registered exclusively by Sohu.com Limited, a leading Chinese internet company with multiple business lines and web properties.

This extension is intended to consolidate the company's and its subsidiaries' various web properties and channels under a single top-level domain, unifying its online presence and creating a solid foundation for the future development of its digital business. The main use of this extension is internal, and it remains reserved exclusively for Sohu.com and its subsidiaries, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
Registration restrictions

.sohu is a closed brand extension, registered exclusively by Sohu.com Inc., a leading Chinese internet company. It is not available for public registration under any circumstances. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.

Extension .SOHU
IANA type gTLD
Created in 2014
Registry Sohu.com Limited, based in China
Restrictions Yes
Registration On request
Renewal On request

Uses of .SOHU

Who is the .SOHU domain for?

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

Internal use by Sohu.com and its subsidiaries

The only real use of this extension, tied to consolidating its web properties.

Not available to the general public

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

.SOHU vs other extensions

Which extension suits you best?

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

Extension Best for Restrictions Registration price
.sohu This page Corporate use by Sohu.com Not available to third parties Not available
.com Any project available for public registration None $14.99/yr

Registration process

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

Frequently asked questions about the .SOHU domain

Can I register a .sohu domain?

No, this extension is reserved exclusively for Sohu.com Limited and its subsidiaries.

What is Sohu.com?

A leading Chinese internet company, with multiple business lines and web properties.

What is this extension used for?

To consolidate the company's various web properties and channels under a single top-level domain.

Who manages the .sohu domain?

Sohu.com Limited. It was delegated to the root zone on March 25, 2014.

What alternative does miHosting recommend?

A generic extension like .com, available immediately. Contact our team to weigh your options.

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The .sohu domain is the brand extension of the Chinese company Sohu.com, reserved exclusively for the company. Not available to the public. Contact our team about alternatives such as our professional hosting.