What is .audio?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .audio on May 15, 2014. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on March 20, 2014.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .auto, .autos, .baby, .beauty and .boats.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .audio, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .audio haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.audio).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.audio FAQ
What does .audio mean?
.audio is a generic top-level domain named for the word "audio", and it's aimed at creative & design. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .audio used for?
.audio is mostly used for creative & design. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .audio?
None. .audio is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .audio domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .audio as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .audio created?
.audio was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 15, 2014.
Is .audio a valid domain?
Yes. .audio is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .audio addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .audio domain?
.audio names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .audio DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .audio.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
