History of the TLD .enterprises

.enterprises is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) created under ICANN's New gTLD Program. It was delegated to the DNS root zone in 2013 and became generally available for registration in 2014.

Main Use and Industry Position

The .enterprises TLD is designed for businesses and commercial organizations seeking a domain that clearly represents their enterprise identity. It is used by companies of all sizes for branding, online presence, and professional identity.

Comparison to Other TLDs

Compared to legacy domains like .com or .net, .enterprises provides a more descriptive and business-focused extension. Unlike restricted TLDs, .enterprises is open to all registrants. Compared to other business-oriented TLDs like .biz or .company, it emphasizes broad enterprise identity without restricting business categories.

Pros and Cons of the TLD

Pros

• Provides a clear enterprise or business identity
  

• Open registration policy
  

• Differentiates brand presence online
  

Cons

• Less universally recognized than .com
  

• Potentially higher registration costs
  

• Does not inherently improve search ranking
  
  

Registration Criteria

Open to any individual, company, organization, or group, subject to ICANN policies and registrar terms.

Summary

The .enterprises TLD is operated by Donuts (Snow Oaks, LLC). It offers an open namespace for businesses and commercial entities seeking a professional and enterprise-focused web presence.