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.digital What it means and what it's used for

.digital is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at tech & startups. Binky Moon, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .digital?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .digital on May 7, 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 March 6, 2014.

Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .digital, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .digital haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

Same registry, other endings

195 other TLDs share this operator.

.digital FAQ

What does .digital mean?

.digital is a generic top-level domain named for the word "digital", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.

What is .digital used for?

.digital 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 .digital?

None. .digital is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.

Who owns the .digital domain extension?

Binky Moon, LLC operates .digital as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .digital created?

.digital was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 7, 2014.

Is .digital a valid domain?

Yes. .digital is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .digital addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .digital domain?

.digital names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .digital DNSSEC-signed?

Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .digital.

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Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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