.sharp
.sharp is a brand extension, run by Sharp Corporation since 2015. Only Sharp Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sharp names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Sharp 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 | 5 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.gmo |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sharp |
Look up a .sharp domain
The .sharp registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sharp domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .sharp extension?
Sharp Corporation is the registry operator for .sharp. The registry keeps the list of every .sharp name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sharp domain?
Only Sharp Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sharp names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .sharp created?
.sharp was added to the DNS root zone on 5 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sharp domain?
The .sharp registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.gmo. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sharp signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sharp zone is signed, so a .sharp domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.