What is .rich?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .rich 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 November 21, 2013.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .rich, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .rich haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.rich).
.rich FAQ
What does .rich mean?
.rich is a generic top-level domain named for the word "rich", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .rich used for?
.rich 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 .rich?
None. .rich is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .rich domain extension?
iRegistry GmbH operates .rich as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .rich created?
.rich was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 18, 2014.
Is .rich a valid domain?
Yes. .rich is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .rich addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .rich domain?
.rich names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read iRegistry GmbH's policy if you're unsure.
Is .rich DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .rich.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 23, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
