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

.gmbh 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 .gmbh?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .gmbh on March 9, 2016. 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 29, 2016.

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

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.gmbh FAQ

What does .gmbh mean?

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

What is .gmbh used for?

.gmbh 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 .gmbh?

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

Who owns the .gmbh domain extension?

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

When was .gmbh created?

.gmbh was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 9, 2016.

Is .gmbh a valid domain?

Yes. .gmbh is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .gmbh addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .gmbh domain?

.gmbh 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 .gmbh DNSSEC-signed?

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

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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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