The first wave after 1985
For sixteen years, the internet's generic namespace was basically .com, .net and .org. In 2000 ICANN approved the first batch of new gTLDs, and .info went live in 2001 — the first one open to everyone. It was pitched as the home for informational sites.
.info is now operated by Identity Digital. It's a perfectly good ending for resources and guides; just be aware that years of rock-bottom promotional pricing gave it a spammy reputation in some email filters.
Good for
- Resource sites, guides and FAQs
- Event and campaign information pages
Watch out for
- Cheap promotions in the past attracted spam, so some filters are cautious
.info by the numbers
.info stands for "information". It's a generic top-level domain (gTLD). Identity Digital Domains Limited runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.
.info is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as September 19, 2001, long before the 2012 expansion.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .info, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .info haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.info vs other endings
.info FAQ
When did .info launch?
.info was delegated in 2001 as part of ICANN's first expansion of generic TLDs, alongside .biz and .name.
What does .info stand for?
.info stands for "information". It's one of the older generic TLDs, delegated in 2001.
What country is .info?
None. .info is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .info domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .info as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
Is .info a valid domain?
Yes. .info is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2001, so .info addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .info domain?
.info 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 .info DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .info.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 21, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
