What is .onl?
.onl entered the DNS root zone on December 28, 2013, 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.
Jolly Host, LLC also runs 6 other TLDs, including .aero, .circle, .got, .jot and .safety.
On the technical side, .onl 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 .onl, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
6 other TLDs share this operator.
.onl FAQ
What does .onl mean?
.onl is a generic top-level domain named for the word "onl". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .onl?
None. .onl is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .onl domain extension?
Jolly Host, LLC operates .onl as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .onl created?
.onl was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 28, 2013.
Is .onl a valid domain?
Yes. .onl is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .onl addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .onl domain?
.onl names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Jolly Host, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .onl DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .onl.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 4, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
