.krd
.krd is a generic extension, run by KRG Department of Information Technology since 2014. Anyone can register a .krd name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | KRG Department of Information Technology |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 18 July 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.krd |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.krd |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/krd |
Registrars that sell .krd
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .krd domain
The .krd registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .krd 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 Something out of date?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 .krd extension?
KRG Department of Information Technology is the registry operator for .krd. The registry keeps the list of every .krd name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .krd domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .krd name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .krd created?
.krd was added to the DNS root zone on 18 July 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .krd domain?
The .krd registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.krd and over WHOIS at whois.nic.krd. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .krd signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .krd zone is signed, so a .krd domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.