.staples
.staples is a brand extension, run by Staples, Inc. since 2016. Only Staples, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .staples names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Staples, Inc. |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 15 July 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.staples/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/staples |
Look up a .staples domain
The .staples registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .staples 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 Something out of date?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 .staples extension?
Staples, Inc. is the registry operator for .staples. The registry keeps the list of every .staples name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .staples domain?
Only Staples, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .staples names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .staples created?
.staples was added to the DNS root zone on 15 July 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .staples domain?
The .staples registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.staples/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .staples signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .staples zone is signed, so a .staples domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.