.shell
.shell is a brand extension, run by Shell Information Technology International Inc since 2015. Only Shell Information Technology International Inc, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .shell names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Shell Information Technology International 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 | 15 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/shell/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/shell |
Look up a .shell domain
The .shell registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .shell 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 Something out of date?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 .shell extension?
Shell Information Technology International Inc is the registry operator for .shell. The registry keeps the list of every .shell name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .shell domain?
Only Shell Information Technology International Inc, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .shell names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .shell created?
.shell was added to the DNS root zone on 15 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .shell domain?
The .shell registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/shell/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .shell signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .shell zone is signed, so a .shell domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.