.nike
.nike is a brand extension, run by NIKE, Inc. since 2016. Only NIKE, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nike names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | NIKE, Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 9 July 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.nike/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nike |
Look up a .nike domain
The .nike registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nike 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 Something out of date?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 .nike extension?
NIKE, Inc. is the registry operator for .nike. The registry keeps the list of every .nike name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nike domain?
Only NIKE, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nike names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .nike created?
.nike was added to the DNS root zone on 9 July 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nike domain?
The .nike registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.nike/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nike signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nike zone is signed, so a .nike domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.