.微博
.微博 (xn--9krt00a in the DNS) is a brand extension, run by Sina Corporation since 2016. Only Sina Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .微博 names; they are not for sale to the public.
| In the DNS | xn--9krt00a |
|---|---|
| Type | Brand |
| Registry operator | Sina Corporation |
| Who can register | Brand owner only Brand extension: only the registry operator, its affiliates and trademark licensees register names. |
| In the root zone since | 6 April 2016 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.ngtld.cn/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.xn--9krt00a |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--9krt00a |
Look up a .微博 domain
The .微博 registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .微博 domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Sina Corporation
| Generic · 2016 | |
| .sina | Brand · 2016 |
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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 Something out of date?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 .微博 extension?
Sina Corporation is the registry operator for .微博. The registry keeps the list of every .微博 name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .微博 domain?
Only Sina Corporation, its affiliates and trademark licensees can register .微博 names; they are not for sale to the public.
When was .微博 created?
.微博 was added to the DNS root zone on 6 April 2016, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .微博 domain?
The .微博 registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.ngtld.cn/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.xn--9krt00a. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .微博 signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .微博 zone is signed, so a .微博 domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.