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

.got is a generic top-level domain (gTLD). Jolly Host, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .got?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .got on December 5, 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 December 18, 2014.

Jolly Host, LLC also runs 6 other TLDs, including .aero, .circle, .jot, .onl and .safety.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .got, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .got haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

Same registry, other endings

6 other TLDs share this operator.

.got FAQ

What does .got mean?

.got is a generic top-level domain named for the word "got". It doesn't belong to any country.

What country is .got?

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

Who owns the .got domain extension?

Jolly Host, LLC operates .got as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .got created?

.got was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 5, 2015.

Is .got a valid domain?

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

Can I buy a .got domain?

.got names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Jolly Host, LLC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .got DNSSEC-signed?

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

Sources

Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed July 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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