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.hiv

.hiv is a generic extension, run by Internet Naming Co. since 2014. Anyone can register a .hiv name through a registrar that sells it.

TypeGeneric
Registry operatorInternet Naming Co.
Who can registerAnyone
In the root zone since31 May 2014
DNSSECSigned
RDAP serverhttps://rdap.registry.click/rdap/
WHOIS serverwhois.registry.click
IANA recordiana.org/domains/root/db/hiv

Registrars that sell .hiv

Active24 logo
Active24
Integrated
DNSimple logo
DNSimple
Integrated
Domeneshop logo
Domeneshop
Integrated
Dynadot logo
Dynadot
Integrated
Gandi
Integrated
hosting.de logo
hosting.de
Integrated
Internet.bs logo
Internet.bs
Integrated
INWX logo
INWX
Integrated
Name.com logo
Name.com
Integrated
NameSilo
Integrated
Netim logo
Netim
Integrated
OVHcloud
Integrated

All 16 registrars for .hiv. Other registrars may sell it too.

Look up a .hiv domain

The .hiv registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .hiv domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.

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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 Something out of date?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 .hiv extension?

Internet Naming Co. is the registry operator for .hiv. The registry keeps the list of every .hiv name; registrars sell the names to the public.

Can anyone register a .hiv domain?

Yes. Anyone can register a .hiv name through a registrar that sells it.

When was .hiv created?

.hiv was added to the DNS root zone on 31 May 2014, according to IANA.

How do I look up who owns a .hiv domain?

The .hiv registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.registry.click/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.registry.click. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.

Is .hiv signed with DNSSEC?

Yes. The .hiv zone is signed, so a .hiv domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.