.star
.star is a generic extension, run by Star India Private Limited since 2015. Anyone can register a .star name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Star India Private Limited |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 22 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.star |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/star |
Look up a .star domain
The .star registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .star 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 Something out of date?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 .star extension?
Star India Private Limited is the registry operator for .star. The registry keeps the list of every .star name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .star domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .star name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .star created?
.star was added to the DNS root zone on 22 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .star domain?
The .star registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.star. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .star signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .star zone is signed, so a .star domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.