.ads
.ads is a generic extension, run by Charleston Road Registry Inc. since 2015. Anyone can register a .ads name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 24 March 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ads |
Registrars that sell .ads
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .ads domain
The .ads registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ads domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Charleston Road Registry Inc.
| .map | Generic · 2017 |
| .phd | Generic · 2017 |
| .search | Generic · 2017 |
| .app | Generic · 2015 |
| .drive | Generic · 2015 |
| .play | Generic · 2015 |
| .guge | Generic · 2015 |
| .page | Generic · 2015 |
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 Something out of date?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 .ads extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. is the registry operator for .ads. The registry keeps the list of every .ads name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ads domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .ads name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .ads created?
.ads was added to the DNS root zone on 24 March 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ads domain?
The .ads registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ads signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ads zone is signed, so a .ads domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.