.cbn
.cbn is a brand extension, run by The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. since 2015. Only The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .cbn names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 13 February 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.cbn/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/cbn |
Look up a .cbn domain
The .cbn registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .cbn 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 Something out of date?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 .cbn extension?
The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc. is the registry operator for .cbn. The registry keeps the list of every .cbn name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .cbn domain?
Only The Christian Broadcasting Network, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .cbn names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .cbn created?
.cbn was added to the DNS root zone on 13 February 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .cbn domain?
The .cbn registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.cbn/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .cbn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .cbn zone is signed, so a .cbn domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.