About .abc domains

About .abc domains

.ABC is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .ABC is listed by IANA as Disney Enterprises, Inc.. Anyone can typically register a .ABC name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

.abc is the name of several file extensions:.abc (ActionScript), or ActionScript Byte Code, used in virtual machines .abc (Alembic), a computer graphics file format .abc (Clean), an intermediate compiling language used in Clean .abc, a language for notating music using ASCII characters

Who can register .abc domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length

1 – 63 characters (label before .abc)

Can use

Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)

Cannot use

Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels

IDNs

Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Registration services

http://abc.com

WHOIS server

whois.nic.abc

RDAP server

https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/