.kia
generic
.kia is a branded generic top level domain owned and operated by KIA MOTORS CORPORATION, the South Korean automotive manufacturer. It is intended for use by the company and its official affiliates. There are no broad public registration restrictions stated in the IANA record, though as a brand TLD it is typically controlled for corporate and marketing use. The domain offers WHOIS and RDAP lookup services. The registry is technically maintained by GMO Registry, Inc. Delegation occurred in September 2015. Kia added its own name to the global domain system as a way to centralize its online presence under its own top level address.
Eligibility and restrictions
No public eligibility rules are listed in the IANA record. As a branded domain, registration is controlled by the trademark owner for official use.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .kia
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- KIA MOTORS CORPORATION
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB