What is .alsace?
.alsace entered the DNS root zone on October 4, 2014, 12 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .alsace is served by 3 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .alsace, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.alsace).
.alsace FAQ
What does .alsace mean?
.alsace is a generic top-level domain named for the word "alsace", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .alsace used for?
.alsace is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .alsace?
None. .alsace is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .alsace domain extension?
Region Grand Est operates .alsace as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .alsace created?
.alsace was delegated to the DNS root zone on October 4, 2014.
Is .alsace a valid domain?
Yes. .alsace is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .alsace addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .alsace domain?
.alsace names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Region Grand Est's policy if you're unsure.
Is .alsace DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .alsace.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 4, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
