What is .locker?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .locker on May 27, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 4, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .locker, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .locker haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.locker).
.locker FAQ
What does .locker mean?
.locker is a generic top-level domain named for the word "locker". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .locker?
None. .locker is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .locker domain extension?
Orange Domains LLC operates .locker as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .locker created?
.locker was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 27, 2016.
Is .locker a valid domain?
Yes. .locker is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .locker addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .locker domain?
.locker names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Orange Domains LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .locker DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .locker.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 30, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.