.sky
.sky is a brand extension, run by Sky UK Limited since 2014. Only Sky UK Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sky names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Sky UK Limited |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 12 December 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nominet.uk/sky/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sky |
Look up a .sky domain
The .sky registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sky 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 Something out of date?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 .sky extension?
Sky UK Limited is the registry operator for .sky. The registry keeps the list of every .sky name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sky domain?
Only Sky UK Limited, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sky names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .sky created?
.sky was added to the DNS root zone on 12 December 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sky domain?
The .sky registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nominet.uk/sky/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sky signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sky zone is signed, so a .sky domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.