.shia
.shia is a generic extension, run by Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program - ICANN since 2015. Anyone can register a .shia name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program - ICANN |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 5 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/shia/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/shia |
Registrars that sell .shia
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .shia domain
The .shia registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .shia domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .shia extension?
Emergency Back-End Registry Operator Program - ICANN is the registry operator for .shia. The registry keeps the list of every .shia name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .shia domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .shia name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .shia created?
.shia was added to the DNS root zone on 5 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .shia domain?
The .shia registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/shia/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .shia signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .shia zone is signed, so a .shia domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.