About .biz domains

About .biz domains

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

.biz is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System of the Internet. It is intended for registration of domains to be used by businesses. The name is a phonetic spelling of the first syllable of business.

Who can register .biz 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 .biz)

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

Registry Services, LLC

Registration services

http://www.nic.biz

WHOIS server

whois.nic.biz

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.biz/