nextdirect (.nextdirect)

The .nextdirect domain extension is a branded generic top-level domain (gTLD) that belongs to Next plc, the British retail company headquartered in Leicestershire, England. It is used as part of Next's online and digital presence. The registry is operated by Identity Digital through its DNS infrastructure. There are specific eligibility rules for registrations under .nextdirect. Domain names are restricted to Next plc and its affiliated entities. The extension is not open for general public registration. It was created to give Next a controlled namespace for its direct-to-consumer services and corporate functions. The IANA record shows the domain was delegated to Next plc in April 2016, with the delegation report published on April 29, 2016.