What is .spa?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .spa on October 17, 2020. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on September 19, 2019.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .spa, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .spa haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.spa).
.spa FAQ
What does .spa mean?
.spa is a generic top-level domain named for the word "spa", and it's aimed at lifestyle & personal. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .spa used for?
.spa 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 .spa?
None. .spa is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .spa domain extension?
Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited operates .spa as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .spa created?
.spa was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 17, 2020.
Is .spa a valid domain?
Yes. .spa is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2020, so .spa addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .spa domain?
.spa names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Asia Spa and Wellness Promotion Council Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .spa DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .spa.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 1, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
