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Generic TLD DNSSEC Lifestyle & personal

.pink What it means and what it's used for

.pink is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at lifestyle & personal. Identity Digital Domains Limited runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .pink?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .pink on January 18, 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 October 1, 2013.

Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 5 name servers for .pink, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .pink haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

Same registry, other endings

23 other TLDs share this operator.

.pink FAQ

What does .pink mean?

.pink is a generic top-level domain named for the word "pink", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.

What is .pink used for?

.pink is mostly used for lifestyle & personal. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .pink?

None. .pink is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.

Who owns the .pink domain extension?

Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .pink as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .pink created?

.pink was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014.

Is .pink a valid domain?

Yes. .pink is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .pink addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .pink domain?

.pink names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.

Is .pink DNSSEC-signed?

Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .pink.

Sources

Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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  1. 1In which year did .pink enter the root zone?

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  3. 3Can the public register names under .pink?