What is .music?
.music entered the DNS root zone on October 29, 2021, 4 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, .music 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 .music, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.registryservices.music).
.music FAQ
What does .music mean?
.music is a generic top-level domain named for the word "music", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .music used for?
.music is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .music?
None. .music is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .music domain extension?
DotMusic Limited operates .music as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .music created?
.music was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 29, 2021.
Is .music a valid domain?
Yes. .music is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2021, so .music addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .music domain?
.music names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read DotMusic Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .music DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .music.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 6, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
