.gap
.gap is a brand extension, run by The Gap, Inc. since 2016. Only The Gap, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .gap names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | The Gap, 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 | 4 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.gap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/gap |
Look up a .gap domain
The .gap registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .gap domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .gap extension?
The Gap, Inc. is the registry operator for .gap. The registry keeps the list of every .gap name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .gap domain?
Only The Gap, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .gap names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .gap created?
.gap was added to the DNS root zone on 4 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .gap domain?
The .gap registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.gap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .gap signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .gap zone is signed, so a .gap domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.