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.auction

.auction is a generic extension, run by Dog Beach, LLC since 2014. Anyone can register a .auction name through a registrar that sells it.

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TypeGeneric
Registry operatorDog Beach, LLC
Who can registerAnyone
In the root zone since18 July 2014
DNSSECSigned
RDAP serverhttps://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/
WHOIS serverNone listed
IANA recordiana.org/domains/root/db/auction

Registrars that sell .auction

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All 23 registrars for .auction. Other registrars may sell it too.

Look up a .auction domain

The .auction registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .auction domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.

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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 Something out of date?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 .auction extension?

Dog Beach, LLC is the registry operator for .auction. The registry keeps the list of every .auction name; registrars sell the names to the public.

Can anyone register a .auction domain?

Yes. Anyone can register a .auction name through a registrar that sells it.

When was .auction created?

.auction was added to the DNS root zone on 18 July 2014, according to IANA.

How do I look up who owns a .auction domain?

The .auction registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.

Is .auction signed with DNSSEC?

Yes. The .auction zone is signed, so a .auction domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.