What is .hiv?
.hiv entered the DNS root zone on May 31, 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.
Internet Naming Company LLC also runs 7 other TLDs, including .country, .diy, .food, .lifestyle and .living.
On the technical side, .hiv 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 .hiv, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.registry.click).
Same registry, other endings
7 other TLDs share this operator.
.hiv FAQ
What does .hiv mean?
.hiv is a generic top-level domain named for the word "hiv", and it's aimed at health & medicine. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .hiv used for?
.hiv is mostly used for health & medicine. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .hiv?
None. .hiv is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .hiv domain extension?
Internet Naming Company LLC operates .hiv as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .hiv created?
.hiv was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 31, 2014.
Is .hiv a valid domain?
Yes. .hiv is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .hiv addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .hiv domain?
.hiv names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Internet Naming Company LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .hiv DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .hiv.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 16, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
