.airtel
.airtel is a brand extension, run by Bharti Airtel Limited since 2015. Only Bharti Airtel Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .airtel names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Bharti Airtel Limited |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 8 July 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.airtel |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.airtel |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/airtel |
Look up a .airtel domain
The .airtel registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .airtel 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 Something out of date?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 .airtel extension?
Bharti Airtel Limited is the registry operator for .airtel. The registry keeps the list of every .airtel name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .airtel domain?
Only Bharti Airtel Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .airtel names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .airtel created?
.airtel was added to the DNS root zone on 8 July 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .airtel domain?
The .airtel registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.airtel and over WHOIS at whois.nic.airtel. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .airtel signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .airtel zone is signed, so a .airtel domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.