.dell
.dell is a brand extension, run by Dell Inc. since 2015. Only Dell Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .dell names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Dell 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 | 14 October 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.dell/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/dell |
Look up a .dell domain
The .dell registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .dell 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 Something out of date?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 .dell extension?
Dell Inc. is the registry operator for .dell. The registry keeps the list of every .dell name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .dell domain?
Only Dell Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .dell names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .dell created?
.dell was added to the DNS root zone on 14 October 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .dell domain?
The .dell registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.dell/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .dell signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .dell zone is signed, so a .dell domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.