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

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

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What is .expert?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .expert on January 23, 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 November 21, 2013.

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 .expert, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .expert haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

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.expert FAQ

What does .expert mean?

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

What is .expert used for?

.expert is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .expert?

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

Who owns the .expert domain extension?

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

When was .expert created?

.expert was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 23, 2014.

Is .expert a valid domain?

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

Can I buy a .expert domain?

.expert 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 .expert DNSSEC-signed?

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

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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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