.dhl
.dhl is a brand extension, run by Deutsche Post AG since 2016. Only Deutsche Post AG, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .dhl names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Deutsche Post AG |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 2 June 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.centralnic.com/dhl |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/dhl |
Look up a .dhl domain
The .dhl registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .dhl 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 Something out of date?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 .dhl extension?
Deutsche Post AG is the registry operator for .dhl. The registry keeps the list of every .dhl name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .dhl domain?
Only Deutsche Post AG, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .dhl names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .dhl created?
.dhl was added to the DNS root zone on 2 June 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .dhl domain?
The .dhl registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.centralnic.com/dhl. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .dhl signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .dhl zone is signed, so a .dhl domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.