What is .link?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .link on January 18, 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 November 14, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .link, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .link haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.uniregistry.net).
.link FAQ
What does .link mean?
.link is a generic top-level domain named for the word "link", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .link used for?
.link 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 .link?
None. .link is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .link domain extension?
Nova Registry Ltd operates .link as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .link created?
.link was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014.
Is .link a valid domain?
Yes. .link is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .link addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .link domain?
.link names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Nova Registry Ltd's policy if you're unsure.
Is .link DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .link.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 26, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
