.ismaili
.ismaili is a generic extension, run by Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) since 2016. Anyone can register a .ismaili name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 16 April 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.ismaili |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ismaili |
Look up a .ismaili domain
The .ismaili registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ismaili domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation)
| .agakhan | Generic · 2016 |
| .akdn | Generic · 2016 |
| .imamat | Generic · 2016 |
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 Something out of date?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 .ismaili extension?
Fondation Aga Khan (Aga Khan Foundation) is the registry operator for .ismaili. The registry keeps the list of every .ismaili name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ismaili domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .ismaili name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .ismaili created?
.ismaili was added to the DNS root zone on 16 April 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ismaili domain?
The .ismaili registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.ismaili. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ismaili signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ismaili zone is signed, so a .ismaili domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.