.zero
.zero is a generic extension, run by Amazon Registry Services, Inc. since 2015. Anyone can register a .zero name through a registrar that sells it.
| Type | Generic |
|---|---|
| Registry operator | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. |
| Who can register | Anyone |
| In the root zone since | 5 December 2015 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.zero |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/zero |
Registrars that sell .zero
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .zero domain
The .zero registry publishes registration data over RDAP. The free domain report reads it and shows a .zero domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
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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 Something out of date?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 .zero extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. is the registry operator for .zero. The registry keeps the list of every .zero name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .zero domain?
Yes. Anyone can register a .zero name through a registrar that sells it.
When was .zero created?
.zero was added to the DNS root zone on 5 December 2015, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .zero domain?
The .zero registry publishes registration data over RDAP at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/ and over WHOIS at whois.nic.zero. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .zero signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .zero zone is signed, so a .zero domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.