What is .gift?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .gift on January 18, 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 October 17, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .gift, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .gift haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.registry.gift).
.gift FAQ
What does .gift mean?
.gift is a generic top-level domain named for the word "gift", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .gift used for?
.gift is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .gift?
None. .gift is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .gift domain extension?
DotGift, LLC operates .gift as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .gift created?
.gift was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014.
Is .gift a valid domain?
Yes. .gift is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .gift addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .gift domain?
.gift names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DotGift, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .gift DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .gift.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 9, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
