What is .kim?
.kim entered the DNS root zone on January 23, 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.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .kim 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 .kim, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.kim FAQ
What does .kim mean?
.kim is a generic top-level domain named for the word "kim". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .kim?
None. .kim is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .kim domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .kim as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .kim created?
.kim was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 23, 2014.
Is .kim a valid domain?
Yes. .kim is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .kim addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .kim domain?
.kim 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 .kim DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .kim.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
