.target
.target is a brand extension, run by Target Domain Holdings, LLC since 2016. Only Target Domain Holdings, LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .target names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Target Domain Holdings, LLC |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 4 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.nic.target/ |
| WHOIS server | None listed |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/target |
Look up a .target domain
The .target registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .target 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 Something out of date?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 .target extension?
Target Domain Holdings, LLC is the registry operator for .target. The registry keeps the list of every .target name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .target domain?
Only Target Domain Holdings, LLC, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .target names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .target created?
.target was added to the DNS root zone on 4 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .target domain?
The .target registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.nic.target/. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .target signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .target zone is signed, so a .target domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.