What is .madrid?
.madrid entered the DNS root zone on November 20, 2014, 11 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.
On the technical side, .madrid 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 .madrid, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.madrid).
.madrid FAQ
What does .madrid mean?
.madrid is a generic top-level domain named for the word "madrid", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .madrid used for?
.madrid 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 .madrid?
None. .madrid is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .madrid domain extension?
Comunidad de Madrid operates .madrid as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .madrid created?
.madrid was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 20, 2014.
Is .madrid a valid domain?
Yes. .madrid is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .madrid addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .madrid domain?
.madrid names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Comunidad de Madrid's policy if you're unsure.
Is .madrid DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .madrid.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
