What is .surf?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .surf on June 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 January 9, 2014.
Registry Services, LLC operates a large portfolio of 36 TLDs, including .abogado, .beer, .biz, .blackfriday and .boston.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .surf, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .surf haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.surf).
Same registry, other endings
35 other TLDs share this operator.
.surf FAQ
What does .surf mean?
.surf is a generic top-level domain named for the word "surf", and it's aimed at sports & games. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .surf used for?
.surf is mostly used for sports & games. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .surf?
None. .surf is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .surf domain extension?
Registry Services, LLC operates .surf as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .surf created?
.surf was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 18, 2014.
Is .surf a valid domain?
Yes. .surf is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .surf addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .surf domain?
.surf names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Registry Services, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .surf DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .surf.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
