What is .corsica?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .corsica on May 16, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on September 25, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .corsica, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .corsica haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.corsica).
.corsica FAQ
What does .corsica mean?
.corsica is a generic top-level domain named for the word "corsica", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .corsica used for?
.corsica 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 .corsica?
None. .corsica is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .corsica domain extension?
Collectivité de Corse operates .corsica as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .corsica created?
.corsica was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 16, 2015.
Is .corsica a valid domain?
Yes. .corsica is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .corsica addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .corsica domain?
.corsica names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Collectivité de Corse's policy if you're unsure.
Is .corsica DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .corsica.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
