.sling
.sling is a brand extension, run by DISH Technologies L.L.C. since 2016. Only DISH Technologies L.L.C., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sling names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | DISH Technologies L.L.C. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 10 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.mobile-registry.com/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.sling |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sling |
Look up a .sling domain
The .sling registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sling 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 Something out of date?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 .sling extension?
DISH Technologies L.L.C. is the registry operator for .sling. The registry keeps the list of every .sling name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sling domain?
Only DISH Technologies L.L.C., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .sling names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .sling created?
.sling was added to the DNS root zone on 10 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sling domain?
The .sling registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.mobile-registry.com/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.sling. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sling signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sling zone is signed, so a .sling domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.