What is .london?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .london on March 22, 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 .london, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .london haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.london).
.london FAQ
What does .london mean?
.london is a generic top-level domain named for the word "london", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .london used for?
.london is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .london?
None. .london is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .london domain extension?
Dot London Domains Limited operates .london as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .london created?
.london was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 22, 2014.
Is .london a valid domain?
Yes. .london is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .london addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .london domain?
.london names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Dot London Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .london DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .london.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed November 6, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
