What is .global?
.global entered the DNS root zone on June 11, 2014, 12 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.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .global 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 .global, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.global FAQ
What does .global mean?
.global is a generic top-level domain named for the word "global", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .global used for?
.global 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 .global?
None. .global is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .global domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .global as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .global created?
.global was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 11, 2014.
Is .global a valid domain?
Yes. .global is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .global addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .global domain?
.global names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .global DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .global.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 8, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
