.abbvie
.abbvie is a brand extension, run by AbbVie Inc. since 2016. Only AbbVie Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .abbvie names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | AbbVie Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 6 April 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/abbvie/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/abbvie |
Look up a .abbvie domain
The .abbvie registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .abbvie domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .abbvie extension?
AbbVie Inc. is the registry operator for .abbvie. The registry keeps the list of every .abbvie name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .abbvie domain?
Only AbbVie Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .abbvie names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .abbvie created?
.abbvie was added to the DNS root zone on 6 April 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .abbvie domain?
The .abbvie registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/abbvie/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .abbvie signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .abbvie zone is signed, so a .abbvie domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.