What is .hosting?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .hosting on August 16, 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 May 29, 2014.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .baby and .beauty.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .hosting, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .hosting haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.hosting).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.hosting FAQ
What does .hosting mean?
.hosting is a generic top-level domain named for the word "hosting", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .hosting used for?
.hosting is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .hosting?
None. .hosting is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .hosting domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .hosting as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .hosting created?
.hosting was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 16, 2014.
Is .hosting a valid domain?
Yes. .hosting is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .hosting addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .hosting domain?
.hosting names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .hosting DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .hosting.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
