drive (.drive)

The .drive TLD is a generic top level domain operated by Charleston Road Registry Inc., a subsidiary of Google. It is part of Google's portfolio of branded domains like .google and .docs. The domain is intended for use related to file storage, syncing, and cloud based services, particularly Google Drive. Registration is restricted to Google and its affiliates, as the domain is not open for public registration. You cannot register a .drive domain for your personal website or business. The TLD was delegated in June 2015, around the same time Google consolidated its brand names into its own registry infrastructure. Google uses .drive to support internal products and redirect services, keeping the namespace tightly controlled.