The .docs domain provides the best conditions for hosting documents.
The .docs domain extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) that was launched by ICANN in 2011. It is part of the new gTLD expansion program, which represents a variety of new top-level domains for a better user experience on the Internet.
Its implementation date was December 18, 2014. The registration was delegated through Charleston Road Registry Inc. in Mountain View, California. This is the Google Corporation. The administration of the domain is carried out by Google Inc. with headquarters in New York.
Originally, Microsoft was interested in the registry, but withdrew its application. Subsequently, Google Corporation acquired this status.
With its focus on document hosting, the domain falls under the technology category. As Vinton Cherf, Chief Internet Evangelist, confirmed, the .docs TLD thus falls under Google's core business category.
Currently, the TDL is in the pre-registration phase. When the domain will be available to the general public has not yet been defined. Before it is ready, it still has to go through the Sunrise and Landrush phases.
The domain makes it possible to register meaningful URLs that are distinguished by their high recognition value. In doing so, it unmistakably expresses what kind of website the user can expect.
The term .docs is a common international term coined by both Google and Microsoft. This not only increases its recognition value, but is understood by people worldwide.
The top-level domain is excellent for documents, no matter what they are. Thus, it is also, but not exclusively, suitable for document hosting.
Companies that offer secure, fast and modern document storage can also rely on this domain. The domain is also suitable for storage, parts or own creation options.
Although there are no restrictions on registering the domain, it is primarily intended for document-related businesses, software or service providers. For them, the process of managing and sharing documents should be simplified.
The domain can be used to manage documents, digital images, hosting, scanning, conversions, cloud storage, and other areas related to documents.
Registration period of the domain
Minimum and maximum length
Transfer to the Premium Provider
Change of ownership (registrant)
Provider change possible
Whois update possible
Whois Privacy Protection
Name Server Update
Domain Expire (end of term)
Deletion immediately
Umlauts possible
Restore after deletion possible