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 Something out of date?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