.erni
.erni is a generic extension, run by ERNI Group Holding AG since 2015. Anyone can register a .erni name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | ERNI Group Holding AG |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 12 March 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.erni/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.erni |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/erni |
Look up a .erni domain
The .erni registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .erni 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 Something out of date?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 .erni extension?
ERNI Group Holding AG is the registry operator for .erni. The registry keeps the list of every .erni name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .erni domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .erni name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .erni created?
.erni was added to the DNS root zone on 12 March 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .erni domain?
The .erni registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.erni/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.erni. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .erni signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .erni zone is signed, so a .erni domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.