.nikon
.nikon is a brand extension, run by NIKON CORPORATION since 2016. Only NIKON CORPORATION, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nikon names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 28 January 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.nikon |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/nikon |
Look up a .nikon domain
The .nikon registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .nikon 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 Something out of date?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 .nikon extension?
NIKON CORPORATION is the registry operator for .nikon. The registry keeps the list of every .nikon name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .nikon domain?
Only NIKON CORPORATION, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .nikon names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .nikon created?
.nikon was added to the DNS root zone on 28 January 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .nikon domain?
The .nikon registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.nikon. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .nikon signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .nikon zone is signed, so a .nikon domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.