.dds
.dds is a generic extension, run by Registry Services, LLC since 2016. Anyone can register a .dds name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Registry Services, LLC |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 11 May 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.dds/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.dds |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/dds |
Registrars that sell .dds
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .dds domain
The .dds registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .dds 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 Something out of date?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 .dds extension?
Registry Services, LLC is the registry operator for .dds. The registry keeps the list of every .dds name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .dds domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .dds name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .dds created?
.dds was added to the DNS root zone on 11 May 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .dds domain?
The .dds registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.dds/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.dds. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .dds signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .dds zone is signed, so a .dds domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.