What is .नेट?
.नेट entered the DNS root zone on July 28, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
In the DNS, .नेट is stored as the ASCII string xn--c2br7g (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
VeriSign Sarl also runs 10 other TLDs, including .कॉम, .点看, .คอม, .קום and .كوم.
On the technical side, .नेट is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .नेट, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--c2br7g).
Same registry, other endings
10 other TLDs share this operator.
.नेट FAQ
What does .नेट mean?
.नेट is a generic top-level domain named for the word "नेट". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .नेट?
None. .नेट is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .नेट domain extension?
VeriSign Sarl operates .नेट as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .नेट created?
.नेट was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 28, 2015.
Is .नेट a valid domain?
Yes. .नेट is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .नेट addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .नेट domain?
.नेट names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read VeriSign Sarl's policy if you're unsure.
Is .नेट DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .नेट.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 30, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
