.auto
generic
The .auto domain extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) for the automotive industry. It is operated by XYZ.COM LLC, a domain registry company based in Las Vegas. The TLD was originally delegated to Uniregistry, Corp. in 2015 before being transferred to XYZ.COM LLC in 2020. There are no strict eligibility restrictions on registration, but the domain has been marketed toward businesses and individuals involved with cars, parts, repair, or automotive services. The registry provides registration services through nic.auto and uses WHOIS and RDAP systems. The administrative contact is Grant Carpenter at XYZ.COM LLC.
History
Delegated in March 2015 to Uniregistry, Corp., the .auto TLD was part of a larger portfolio of domain extensions. In September 2020, control transferred to XYZ.COM LLC, which also operates other popular TLDs such as .xyz and .college. The record was last updated in August 2025.
Eligibility and restrictions
No formal eligibility restrictions, though the TLD targets automotive-related content and services.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .auto
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- XYZ.COM LLC
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB