.akdn
.akdn is a generic extension, run by Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) since 2016. Anyone can register a .akdn name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 16 April 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.akdn |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/akdn |
Look up a .akdn domain
The .akdn registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .akdn domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation)
| .agakhan | Generic · 2016 |
| .imamat | Generic · 2016 |
| .ismaili | Generic · 2016 |
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 Something out of date?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 .akdn extension?
Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) is the registry operator for .akdn. The registry keeps the list of every .akdn name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .akdn domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .akdn name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .akdn created?
.akdn was added to the DNS root zone on 16 April 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .akdn domain?
The .akdn registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.akdn. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .akdn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .akdn zone is signed, so a .akdn domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.