What is .box?
.box entered the DNS root zone on November 11, 2016, 9 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
Intercap Registry Inc. also runs 3 other TLDs, including .dealer, .inc and .llp.
On the technical side, .box is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .box, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.box).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.box FAQ
What does .box mean?
.box is a generic top-level domain named for the word "box", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .box used for?
.box is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .box?
None. .box is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .box domain extension?
Intercap Registry Inc. operates .box as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .box created?
.box was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 11, 2016.
Is .box a valid domain?
Yes. .box is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .box addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .box domain?
.box names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Intercap Registry Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .box DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .box.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed November 17, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
