What is .cymru?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .cymru on August 8, 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 May 8, 2014.
Nominet UK also runs 2 other TLDs, including .uk and .wales.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .cymru, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .cymru haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
2 other TLDs share this operator.
.cymru FAQ
What does .cymru mean?
.cymru is a generic top-level domain named for the word "cymru", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .cymru used for?
.cymru 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 .cymru?
None. .cymru is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .cymru domain extension?
Nominet UK operates .cymru as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .cymru created?
.cymru was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 8, 2014.
Is .cymru a valid domain?
Yes. .cymru is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .cymru addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .cymru domain?
.cymru names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Nominet UK's policy if you're unsure.
Is .cymru DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .cymru.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 10, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
