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

.コム is an internationalized generic top-level domain written in Katakana script, aimed at business & professional. VeriSign Sarl runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

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What is .コム?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .コム on July 29, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on January 15, 2015.

In the DNS, .コム is stored as the ASCII string xn--tckwe (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 .नेट.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .コム, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .コム haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--tckwe).

Same registry, other endings

10 other TLDs share this operator.

.コム FAQ

What does .コム mean?

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

What is .コム used for?

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

What country is .コム?

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

Who owns the .コム domain extension?

VeriSign Sarl operates .コム as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .コム created?

.コム was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 29, 2015.

Is .コム a valid domain?

Yes. .コム is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .コム addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .コム domain?

.コム names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read VeriSign Sarl's policy if you're unsure.

Is .コム DNSSEC-signed?

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

Sources

Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 30, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

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  1. 1In which year did .コム enter the root zone?

  2. 2Who runs the .コム registry?

  3. 3Can the public register names under .コム?