.author
.author is a generic extension, run by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. since 2015. Anyone can register a .author name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 5 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/author |
Look up a .author domain
The .author registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .author 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 Something out of date?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 .author extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. is the registry operator for .author. The registry keeps the list of every .author name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .author domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .author name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .author created?
.author was added to the DNS root zone on 5 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .author domain?
The .author registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .author signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .author zone is signed, so a .author domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.