.vanguard
.vanguard is a brand extension, run by The Vanguard Group, Inc. since 2016. Only The Vanguard Group, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .vanguard names; they are not for sale to the public.
| Type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | The Vanguard Group, 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 | 28 August 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.vanguard |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/vanguard |
Look up a .vanguard domain
The .vanguard registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .vanguard 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 Something out of date?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 .vanguard extension?
The Vanguard Group, Inc. is the registry operator for .vanguard. The registry keeps the list of every .vanguard name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .vanguard domain?
Only The Vanguard Group, Inc., its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .vanguard names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .vanguard created?
.vanguard was added to the DNS root zone on 28 August 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .vanguard domain?
The .vanguard registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.vanguard. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .vanguard signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .vanguard zone is signed, so a .vanguard domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.