.goog
.goog is a generic extension, run by Charleston Road Registry Inc. since 2015. Anyone can register a .goog name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 24 January 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/goog |
Look up a .goog domain
The .goog registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .goog domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Charleston Road Registry Inc.
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| .phd | Generic · 2017 |
| .search | Generic · 2017 |
| .app | Generic · 2015 |
| .drive | Generic · 2015 |
| .play | Generic · 2015 |
| .ads | Generic · 2015 |
| .guge | Generic · 2015 |
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 Something out of date?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 .goog extension?
Charleston Road Registry Inc. is the registry operator for .goog. The registry keeps the list of every .goog name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .goog domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .goog name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .goog created?
.goog was added to the DNS root zone on 24 January 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .goog domain?
The .goog registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://pubapi.registry.google/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .goog signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .goog zone is signed, so a .goog domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.