What is .press?
.press entered the DNS root zone on May 31, 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.
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC also runs 9 other TLDs, including .fun, .host, .online, .site and .space.
On the technical side, .press 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 .press, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.press).
Same registry, other endings
9 other TLDs share this operator.
.press FAQ
What does .press mean?
.press is a generic top-level domain named for the word "press", and it's aimed at creative & design and media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .press used for?
.press is mostly used for creative & design and media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .press?
None. .press is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .press domain extension?
Radix Technologies Inc SEZC operates .press as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .press created?
.press was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 31, 2014.
Is .press a valid domain?
Yes. .press is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .press addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .press domain?
.press names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Radix Technologies Inc SEZC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .press DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .press.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 7, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
