.asda
.asda is a brand extension, run by Asda Stores Limited since 2016. Only Asda Stores Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .asda names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Asda Stores 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 | 14 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.asda |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/asda |
Look up a .asda domain
The .asda registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .asda 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 Something out of date?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 .asda extension?
Asda Stores Limited is the registry operator for .asda. The registry keeps the list of every .asda name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .asda domain?
Only Asda Stores Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .asda names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .asda created?
.asda was added to the DNS root zone on 14 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .asda domain?
The .asda registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.asda. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .asda signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .asda zone is signed, so a .asda domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.