What is .studio?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .studio on July 8, 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 February 11, 2015.
Dog Beach, LLC operates a large portfolio of 48 TLDs, including .actor, .airforce, .army, .attorney and .auction.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .studio, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .studio haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
47 other TLDs share this operator.
.studio FAQ
What does .studio mean?
.studio is a generic top-level domain named for the word "studio", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .studio used for?
.studio is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .studio?
None. .studio is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .studio domain extension?
Dog Beach, LLC operates .studio as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .studio created?
.studio was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 8, 2015.
Is .studio a valid domain?
Yes. .studio is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .studio addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .studio domain?
.studio names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Dog Beach, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .studio DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .studio.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
