.monash
.monash is a brand extension, run by Monash University since 2014. Only Monash University, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .monash names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Monash University |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 18 January 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.monash/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.monash |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/monash |
Look up a .monash domain
The .monash registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .monash 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 Something out of date?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 .monash extension?
Monash University is the registry operator for .monash. The registry keeps the list of every .monash name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .monash domain?
Only Monash University, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .monash names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .monash created?
.monash was added to the DNS root zone on 18 January 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .monash domain?
The .monash registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.monash/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.monash. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .monash signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .monash zone is signed, so a .monash domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.