.cal
.cal is a generic extension, run by Charleston Road Registry Inc. since 2014. Anyone can register a .cal name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 15 September 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/cal |
Registrars that sell .cal
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .cal domain
The .cal registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .cal domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Charleston Road Registry Inc.
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| .phd | Generic · 2017 |
| .search | Generic · 2017 |
| .app | Generic · 2015 |
| .drive | Generic · 2015 |
| .play | Generic · 2015 |
| .ads | Generic · 2015 |
| .guge | Generic · 2015 |
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 Something out of date?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 .cal extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. is the registry operator for .cal. The registry keeps the list of every .cal name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .cal domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .cal name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .cal created?
.cal was added to the DNS root zone on 15 September 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .cal domain?
The .cal registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .cal signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .cal zone is signed, so a .cal domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.