What is .gent?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .gent on July 12, 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 January 23, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .gent, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .gent haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gent).
.gent FAQ
What does .gent mean?
.gent is a generic top-level domain named for the word "gent". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .gent?
None. .gent is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .gent domain extension?
Easyhost BV operates .gent as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .gent created?
.gent was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 12, 2014.
Is .gent a valid domain?
Yes. .gent is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .gent addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .gent domain?
.gent names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Easyhost BV's policy if you're unsure.
Is .gent DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .gent.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 6, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
