azure (.azure)

.azure is a generic top-level domain owned and operated by Microsoft Corporation. It is intended for use with the Microsoft Azure cloud computing platform, providing a dedicated namespace for related services, applications, and resources. There are no public restrictions on who can register a .azure domain, but Microsoft controls the registry and may impose eligibility rules based on its terms and conditions. Domain registrations are handled through Microsoft's registration services, with technical oversight provided by Nominet UK. The delegation request was approved by IANA in June 2015, and the domain was officially registered that April. The TLD is part of Microsoft's broader strategy to brand and secure its cloud ecosystem under a direct, recognizable address.