.ice
.ice is a brand extension, run by IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. since 2015. Only IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .ice names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | IntercontinentalExchange, 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 | 22 July 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.ice |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ice |
Look up a .ice domain
The .ice registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ice domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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 Something out of date?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 .ice extension?
IntercontinentalExchange, Inc. is the registry operator for .ice. The registry keeps the list of every .ice name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ice domain?
Only IntercontinentalExchange, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .ice names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .ice created?
.ice was added to the DNS root zone on 22 July 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ice domain?
The .ice registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.ice. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ice signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ice zone is signed, so a .ice domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.