What is .cam?
.cam entered the DNS root zone on June 16, 2016, 10 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.
On the technical side, .cam 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 .cam, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.cam).
.cam FAQ
What does .cam mean?
.cam is a generic top-level domain named for the word "cam". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .cam?
None. .cam is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .cam domain extension?
Cam Connecting SARL operates .cam as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .cam created?
.cam was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 16, 2016.
Is .cam a valid domain?
Yes. .cam is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .cam addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .cam domain?
.cam names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Cam Connecting SARL's policy if you're unsure.
Is .cam DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .cam.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
