What is .amsterdam?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .amsterdam on December 25, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on July 24, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .amsterdam, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .amsterdam haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.amsterdam).
.amsterdam FAQ
What does .amsterdam mean?
.amsterdam is a generic top-level domain named for the word "amsterdam", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .amsterdam used for?
.amsterdam is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .amsterdam?
None. .amsterdam is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .amsterdam domain extension?
Gemeente Amsterdam operates .amsterdam as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .amsterdam created?
.amsterdam was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 25, 2014.
Is .amsterdam a valid domain?
Yes. .amsterdam is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .amsterdam addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .amsterdam domain?
.amsterdam names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Gemeente Amsterdam's policy if you're unsure.
Is .amsterdam DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .amsterdam.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed July 18, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
