.hdfc
.hdfc is a brand extension, run by HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED since 2016. Only HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .hdfc names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 16 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.hdfc |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/hdfc |
Look up a .hdfc domain
The .hdfc registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .hdfc 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 Something out of date?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 .hdfc extension?
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED is the registry operator for .hdfc. The registry keeps the list of every .hdfc name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .hdfc domain?
Only HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FINANCE CORPORATION LIMITED, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .hdfc names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .hdfc created?
.hdfc was added to the DNS root zone on 16 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .hdfc domain?
The .hdfc registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.hdfc. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .hdfc signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .hdfc zone is signed, so a .hdfc domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.