What is .cfd?
.cfd entered the DNS root zone on March 13, 2015, 11 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.
ShortDot SA also runs 4 other TLDs, including .bond, .cyou, .icu and .sbs.
On the technical side, .cfd 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 .cfd, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.cfd).
Same registry, other endings
4 other TLDs share this operator.
.cfd FAQ
What does .cfd mean?
.cfd is a generic top-level domain named for the word "cfd", and it's aimed at finance, money & crypto. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .cfd used for?
.cfd is mostly used for finance, money & crypto. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .cfd?
None. .cfd is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .cfd domain extension?
ShortDot SA operates .cfd as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .cfd created?
.cfd was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 13, 2015.
Is .cfd a valid domain?
Yes. .cfd is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .cfd addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .cfd domain?
.cfd names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read ShortDot SA's policy if you're unsure.
Is .cfd DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .cfd.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 29, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
