.ieee
.ieee is a brand extension, run by IEEE Global LLC since 2016. Only IEEE Global LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .ieee names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | IEEE Global LLC |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 21 July 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/ieee/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ieee |
Look up a .ieee domain
The .ieee registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ieee 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 Something out of date?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 .ieee extension?
IEEE Global LLC is the registry operator for .ieee. The registry keeps the list of every .ieee name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ieee domain?
Only IEEE Global LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .ieee names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .ieee created?
.ieee was added to the DNS root zone on 21 July 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ieee domain?
The .ieee registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/ieee/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ieee signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ieee zone is signed, so a .ieee domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.