What is .directory?
.directory is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as November 19, 2013, long before the 2012 expansion.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
On the technical side, .directory is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .directory, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.directory FAQ
What does .directory mean?
.directory is a generic top-level domain named for the word "directory". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .directory?
None. .directory is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .directory domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .directory as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .directory created?
.directory was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 19, 2013.
Is .directory a valid domain?
Yes. .directory is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .directory addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .directory domain?
.directory 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 .directory DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .directory.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
