What is .stockholm?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .stockholm on September 26, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on December 18, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .stockholm, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .stockholm haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.stockholm).
.stockholm FAQ
What does .stockholm mean?
.stockholm is a generic top-level domain named for the word "stockholm", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .stockholm used for?
.stockholm is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .stockholm?
None. .stockholm is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .stockholm domain extension?
Stockholms kommun operates .stockholm as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .stockholm created?
.stockholm was delegated to the DNS root zone on September 26, 2015.
Is .stockholm a valid domain?
Yes. .stockholm is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .stockholm addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .stockholm domain?
.stockholm names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Stockholms kommun's policy if you're unsure.
Is .stockholm DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .stockholm.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 27, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
