.stada
.stada is a brand extension, run by STADA Arzneimittel AG since 2015. Only STADA Arzneimittel AG, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .stada names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | STADA Arzneimittel AG |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 13 September 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.stada |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/stada |
Look up a .stada domain
The .stada registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .stada 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 Something out of date?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 .stada extension?
STADA Arzneimittel AG is the registry operator for .stada. The registry keeps the list of every .stada name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .stada domain?
Only STADA Arzneimittel AG, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .stada names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .stada created?
.stada was added to the DNS root zone on 13 September 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .stada domain?
The .stada registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.stada. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .stada signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .stada zone is signed, so a .stada domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.