.kpn
.kpn is a brand extension, run by Koninklijke KPN N.V. since 2015. Only Koninklijke KPN N.V., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .kpn names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Koninklijke KPN N.V. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 15 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.centralnic.com/kpn |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/kpn |
Look up a .kpn domain
The .kpn registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .kpn 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 Something out of date?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 .kpn extension?
Koninklijke KPN N.V. is the registry operator for .kpn. The registry keeps the list of every .kpn name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .kpn domain?
Only Koninklijke KPN N.V., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .kpn names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .kpn created?
.kpn was added to the DNS root zone on 15 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .kpn domain?
The .kpn registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.centralnic.com/kpn. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .kpn signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .kpn zone is signed, so a .kpn domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.