.xin
.xin is a generic extension, run by Elegant Leader Limited since 2015. Anyone can register a .xin name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Elegant Leader Limited |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 7 March 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.xin |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xin |
Registrars that sell .xin
| Integrated | |
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .xin domain
The .xin registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .xin 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 Something out of date?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 .xin extension?
Elegant Leader Limited is the registry operator for .xin. The registry keeps the list of every .xin name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .xin domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .xin name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .xin created?
.xin was added to the DNS root zone on 7 March 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .xin domain?
The .xin registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.xin. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .xin signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .xin zone is signed, so a .xin domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.