.gmo
.gmo is a brand extension, run by GMO Internet, Inc. since 2014. Only GMO Internet, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .gmo names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | GMO Internet, 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 | 3 May 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.gmo |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/gmo |
Look up a .gmo domain
The .gmo registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .gmo domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from GMO Internet, Inc.
| .ggee | Generic · 2014 |
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 Something out of date?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 .gmo extension?
GMO Internet, Inc. is the registry operator for .gmo. The registry keeps the list of every .gmo name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .gmo domain?
Only GMO Internet, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .gmo names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .gmo created?
.gmo was added to the DNS root zone on 3 May 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .gmo domain?
The .gmo registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.gmo. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .gmo signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .gmo zone is signed, so a .gmo domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.