.able
.able is a generic extension, run by Able Inc. since 2016. Anyone can register a .able name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Able Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 21 June 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.able/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/able |
Look up a .able domain
The .able registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .able domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .able extension?
Able Inc. is the registry operator for .able. The registry keeps the list of every .able name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .able domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .able name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .able created?
.able was added to the DNS root zone on 21 June 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .able domain?
The .able registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.able/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .able signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .able zone is signed, so a .able domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.