.pr
.pr is a country-code extension for Puerto Rico, run by Gauss Research Laboratory Inc.. Gauss Research Laboratory Inc. sets who can register .pr names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| Type | Country code |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Gauss Research Laboratory Inc. |
| Country | Puerto Rico |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | whois.afilias-srs.net |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/pr |
Registrars that sell .pr
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From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .pr domain
The .pr registry publishes registration data over WHOIS. The free domain report reads it and shows a .pr 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 Something out of date?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 .pr extension?
Gauss Research Laboratory Inc. is the registry operator for .pr, the country-code extension for Puerto Rico. The registry keeps the list of every .pr name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .pr domain?
Gauss Research Laboratory Inc. sets who can register .pr names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
How do I look up who owns a .pr domain?
The .pr registry publishes registration data over WHOIS at whois.afilias-srs.net. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .pr signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .pr zone is signed, so a .pr domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.