What is .earth?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .earth on May 14, 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 December 4, 2014.
Interlink Systems Innovation Institute K.K. also runs one other TLD, including .moe.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .earth, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .earth haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.earth).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.earth FAQ
What does .earth mean?
.earth is a generic top-level domain named for the word "earth", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .earth used for?
.earth is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .earth?
None. .earth is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .earth domain extension?
Interlink Systems Innovation Institute K.K. operates .earth as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .earth created?
.earth was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 14, 2015.
Is .earth a valid domain?
Yes. .earth is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .earth addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .earth domain?
.earth names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Interlink Systems Innovation Institute K.K.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .earth DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .earth.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
