What is .drive?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .drive on June 20, 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 March 5, 2015.
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates a large portfolio of 46 TLDs, including .ads, .android, .app, .boo and .cal.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 5 name servers for .drive, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .drive haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
45 other TLDs share this operator.
.drive FAQ
What does .drive mean?
.drive is a generic top-level domain named for the word "drive", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .drive used for?
.drive 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 .drive?
None. .drive is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .drive domain extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. operates .drive as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .drive created?
.drive was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 20, 2015.
Is .drive a valid domain?
Yes. .drive is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .drive addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .drive domain?
.drive names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Charleston Road Registry Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .drive DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .drive.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 11, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
