What is .ltda?
.ltda entered the DNS root zone on August 16, 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.
InterNetX, Corp also runs one other TLD, including .srl.
On the technical side, .ltda 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 .ltda, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.ltda).
Same registry, other endings
1 other TLD shares this operator.
.ltda FAQ
What does .ltda mean?
.ltda is a generic top-level domain named for the word "ltda", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .ltda used for?
.ltda is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .ltda?
None. .ltda is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .ltda domain extension?
InterNetX, Corp operates .ltda as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .ltda created?
.ltda was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 16, 2014.
Is .ltda a valid domain?
Yes. .ltda is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .ltda addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .ltda domain?
.ltda names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read InterNetX, Corp's policy if you're unsure.
Is .ltda DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .ltda.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 3, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
