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

.fyi is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at media, news & content. Binky Moon, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .fyi?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .fyi on May 22, 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 April 2, 2015.

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

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.fyi FAQ

What does .fyi mean?

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

What is .fyi used for?

.fyi is mostly used for media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .fyi?

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

Who owns the .fyi domain extension?

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

When was .fyi created?

.fyi was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 22, 2015.

Is .fyi a valid domain?

Yes. .fyi is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .fyi addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .fyi domain?

.fyi 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 .fyi DNSSEC-signed?

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

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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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