What is .melbourne?
.melbourne entered the DNS root zone on July 10, 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.
On the technical side, .melbourne is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .melbourne, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.melbourne).
.melbourne FAQ
What does .melbourne mean?
.melbourne is a generic top-level domain named for the word "melbourne", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .melbourne used for?
.melbourne 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 .melbourne?
None. .melbourne is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .melbourne domain extension?
The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation operates .melbourne as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .melbourne created?
.melbourne was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 10, 2014.
Is .melbourne a valid domain?
Yes. .melbourne is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .melbourne addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .melbourne domain?
.melbourne names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read The Crown in right of the State of Victoria, represented by its Department of State Development, Business and Innovation's policy if you're unsure.
Is .melbourne DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .melbourne.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
