What is .ong?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .ong on July 27, 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 March 6, 2014.
Public Interest Registry also runs 10 other TLDs, including .charity, .foundation, .gives, .giving and .ngo.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .ong, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .ong haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.ong).
Same registry, other endings
10 other TLDs share this operator.
.ong FAQ
What does .ong mean?
.ong is a generic top-level domain named for the word "ong", and it's aimed at community, nonprofit & causes. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .ong used for?
.ong is mostly used for community, nonprofit & causes. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .ong?
None. .ong is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .ong domain extension?
Public Interest Registry operates .ong as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .ong created?
.ong was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 27, 2014.
Is .ong a valid domain?
Yes. .ong is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .ong addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .ong domain?
.ong names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Public Interest Registry's policy if you're unsure.
Is .ong DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .ong.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
