.sohu
.sohu is a generic extension, run by Sohu.com Limited since 2014. Anyone can register a .sohu name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Sohu.com Limited |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 25 March 2014 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.zdnsgtld.com/sohu |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/sohu |
Look up a .sohu domain
The .sohu registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .sohu domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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 Something out of date?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 .sohu extension?
Sohu.com Limited is the registry operator for .sohu. The registry keeps the list of every .sohu name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .sohu domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .sohu name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .sohu created?
.sohu was added to the DNS root zone on 25 March 2014, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .sohu domain?
The .sohu registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.zdnsgtld.com/sohu. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .sohu signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .sohu zone is signed, so a .sohu domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.