.chanel
.chanel is a brand extension, run by Chanel International B.V. since 2015. Only Chanel International B.V., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .chanel names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Chanel International B.V. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 5 August 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.chanel |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/chanel |
Look up a .chanel domain
The .chanel registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .chanel 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 Something out of date?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 .chanel extension?
Chanel International B.V. is the registry operator for .chanel. The registry keeps the list of every .chanel name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .chanel domain?
Only Chanel International B.V., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .chanel names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .chanel created?
.chanel was added to the DNS root zone on 5 August 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .chanel domain?
The .chanel registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.chanel. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .chanel signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .chanel zone is signed, so a .chanel domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.