.ftr
.ftr is a generic extension, run by Frontier Communications Corporation since 2016. Anyone can register a .ftr name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Frontier Communications Corporation |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 17 April 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.ftr/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ftr |
Look up a .ftr domain
The .ftr registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ftr domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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| .frontier | Brand · 2016 |
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 Something out of date?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 .ftr extension?
Frontier Communications Corporation is the registry operator for .ftr. The registry keeps the list of every .ftr name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ftr domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .ftr name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .ftr created?
.ftr was added to the DNS root zone on 17 April 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ftr domain?
The .ftr registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.ftr/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ftr signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ftr zone is signed, so a .ftr domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.