.audi
.audi is a brand extension, run by AUDI Aktiengesellschaft since 2015. Only AUDI Aktiengesellschaft, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .audi names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | AUDI Aktiengesellschaft |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 25 November 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.audi |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/audi |
Look up a .audi domain
The .audi registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .audi 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 Something out of date?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 .audi extension?
AUDI Aktiengesellschaft is the registry operator for .audi. The registry keeps the list of every .audi name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .audi domain?
Only AUDI Aktiengesellschaft, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .audi names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .audi created?
.audi was added to the DNS root zone on 25 November 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .audi domain?
The .audi registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.audi. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .audi signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .audi zone is signed, so a .audi domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.