.inc
.inc is a generic extension, run by Intercap Registry Inc. since 2018. Anyone can register a .inc name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | Intercap Registry Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 17 July 2018 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.centralnic.com/inc/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.inc |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/inc |
Registrars that sell .inc
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All 18 registrars for .inc. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .inc domain
The .inc registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .inc domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Intercap Registry Inc.
| .llp | Generic · 2019 |
| .box | Generic · 2016 |
| .dealer | 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 Something out of date?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 .inc extension?
Intercap Registry Inc. is the registry operator for .inc. The registry keeps the list of every .inc name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .inc domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .inc name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .inc created?
.inc was added to the DNS root zone on 17 July 2018, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .inc domain?
The .inc registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.centralnic.com/inc/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.inc. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .inc signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .inc zone is signed, so a .inc domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.