.apple
.apple is a brand extension, run by Apple Inc. since 2015. Only Apple Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .apple names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Apple Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 3 November 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.apple/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/apple |
Look up a .apple domain
The .apple registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .apple domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .apple extension?
Apple Inc. is the registry operator for .apple. The registry keeps the list of every .apple name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .apple domain?
Only Apple Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .apple names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .apple created?
.apple was added to the DNS root zone on 3 November 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .apple domain?
The .apple registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.apple/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .apple signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .apple zone is signed, so a .apple domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.