.ltd
.ltd is a generic extension, run by Binky Moon, LLC since 2015. Anyone can register a .ltd name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
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| Registry operator | Binky Moon, LLC |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 23 September 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ltd |
Registrars that sell .ltd
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All 24 registrars for .ltd. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .ltd domain
The .ltd registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ltd domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .ltd extension?
Binky Moon, LLC is the registry operator for .ltd. The registry keeps the list of every .ltd name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ltd domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .ltd name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .ltd created?
.ltd was added to the DNS root zone on 23 September 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ltd domain?
The .ltd registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ltd signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ltd zone is signed, so a .ltd domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.