What is .sydney?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .sydney on November 5, 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 September 18, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .sydney, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .sydney haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.sydney).
.sydney FAQ
What does .sydney mean?
.sydney is a generic top-level domain named for the word "sydney", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .sydney used for?
.sydney 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 .sydney?
None. .sydney is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .sydney domain extension?
State of New South Wales, Department of Premier and Cabinet operates .sydney as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .sydney created?
.sydney was delegated to the DNS root zone on November 5, 2014.
Is .sydney a valid domain?
Yes. .sydney is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .sydney addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .sydney domain?
.sydney names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read State of New South Wales, Department of Premier and Cabinet's policy if you're unsure.
Is .sydney DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .sydney.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 14, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
