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.systems What it means and what it's used for

.systems is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at tech & startups. Binky Moon, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .systems?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .systems on December 17, 2013. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 7, 2013.

Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .systems, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .systems haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

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195 other TLDs share this operator.

.systems FAQ

What does .systems mean?

.systems is a generic top-level domain named for the word "systems", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.

What is .systems used for?

.systems is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .systems?

None. .systems is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.

Who owns the .systems domain extension?

Binky Moon, LLC operates .systems as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .systems created?

.systems was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 17, 2013.

Is .systems a valid domain?

Yes. .systems is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .systems addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .systems domain?

.systems names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .systems DNSSEC-signed?

Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .systems.

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Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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