.taobao Domain
.taobao is a brand domain delegated in 2016 and reserved exclusively for Alibaba Group Holding Limited, owner of e-commerce platform Taobao.
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About the .TAOBAO domain
What is the .TAOBAO domain?
Taobao is one of the largest e-commerce platforms in China, launched in 2003 by the Alibaba group, connecting millions of sellers and buyers in an eBay-like model, one of the most visited websites in the world. As with other extensions under Specification 13, .taobao is reserved exclusively for the company's own corporate use, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies.
.taobao is a single-registrant brand extension, reserved exclusively for Taobao, the e-commerce platform of the Alibaba group, with no registration process open to individuals or external companies. Contact our team if you need guidance on alternatives for your project.
Uses of .TAOBAO
Who is the .TAOBAO domain for?
These are the most common situations where .TAOBAO is the ideal extension.
Corporate use by Taobao (Alibaba)
The only real use of this extension, tied to the e-commerce platform's identity.
Not available to the general public
No external company or individual can register a .taobao domain.
.TAOBAO vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .TAOBAO with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .taobao This page | Corporate use by Alibaba Group Holding Limited | Not available to third parties | Not available |
| .tmall | Corporate use by another Alibaba platform (separate extension) | Not available to third parties | Not available |
Registration process
How to register your .TAOBAO 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 .TAOBAO domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .TAOBAO domain
Can I register a .taobao domain?
No, this extension is reserved exclusively for Taobao's corporate use.
What is Taobao?
One of the largest e-commerce platforms in China, launched in 2003 by the Alibaba group.
Who manages the .taobao domain?
Alibaba Group Holding Limited. It was delegated to the root zone on January 19, 2016.
Is there any commercial way to get a .taobao 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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