What is .tube?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .tube on January 11, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 11, 2015.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .tube, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .tube haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.tube).
.tube FAQ
What does .tube mean?
.tube is a generic top-level domain named for the word "tube", and it's aimed at media, news & content. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .tube used for?
.tube is mostly used for media, news & content. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .tube?
None. .tube is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .tube domain extension?
Latin American Telecom LLC operates .tube as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .tube created?
.tube was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 11, 2016.
Is .tube a valid domain?
Yes. .tube is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .tube addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .tube domain?
.tube names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Latin American Telecom LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .tube DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .tube.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed April 15, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
