.ovh
.ovh is a generic extension, run by OVH SAS since 2014. Anyone can register a .ovh name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | OVH SAS |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 19 June 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.ovh |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.ovh |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/ovh |
Look up a .ovh domain
The .ovh registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .ovh 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 Something out of date?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 .ovh extension?
OVH SAS is the registry operator for .ovh. The registry keeps the list of every .ovh name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .ovh domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .ovh name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .ovh created?
.ovh was added to the DNS root zone on 19 June 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .ovh domain?
The .ovh registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.ovh and over WHOIS at whois.nic.ovh. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .ovh signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .ovh zone is signed, so a .ovh domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.