What is .сайт?
.сайт is one of the older generic TLDs: ICANN records its delegation as October 23, 2013, long before the 2012 expansion.
In the DNS, .сайт is stored as the ASCII string xn--80aswg (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
CORE Association also runs 2 other TLDs, including .онлайн and .بازار.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .сайт, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .сайт haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--80aswg).
Same registry, other endings
2 other TLDs share this operator.
.сайт FAQ
What does .сайт mean?
.сайт is the word "site". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--80aswg.
What is .сайт used for?
.сайт 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 .сайт?
None. .сайт is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .сайт domain extension?
CORE Association operates .сайт as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .сайт created?
.сайт was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 23, 2013.
Is .сайт a valid domain?
Yes. .сайт is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .сайт addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .сайт domain?
.сайт names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read CORE Association's policy if you're unsure.
Is .сайт DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .сайт.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed January 7, 2022. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
