What is .eco?
.eco entered the DNS root zone on August 28, 2016, 10 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .eco is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .eco, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.eco).
.eco FAQ
What does .eco mean?
.eco is a generic top-level domain named for the word "eco", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .eco used for?
.eco 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 .eco?
None. .eco is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .eco domain extension?
Big Room Inc. operates .eco as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .eco created?
.eco was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 28, 2016.
Is .eco a valid domain?
Yes. .eco is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .eco addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .eco domain?
.eco names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Big Room Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .eco DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .eco.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 29, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
