esc
  • Loading the root zone…
Generic TLD DNSSEC Travel & hospitality

.cab What it means and what it's used for

.cab is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), aimed at travel & hospitality. Binky Moon, LLC runs the registry under a contract with ICANN.

TLD Passport No. ----
.cab logo

Generic TLD

Generic TLD

.cab

Stamping…

Open my passport →

What is .cab?

ICANN's records put the delegation of .cab on December 17, 2013. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on October 24, 2013.

Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.

Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .cab, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .cab haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.

Same registry, other endings

195 other TLDs share this operator.

.cab FAQ

What does .cab mean?

.cab is a generic top-level domain named for the word "cab", and it's aimed at travel & hospitality. It doesn't belong to any country.

What is .cab used for?

.cab is mostly used for travel & hospitality. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.

What country is .cab?

None. .cab is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.

Who owns the .cab domain extension?

Binky Moon, LLC operates .cab as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.

When was .cab created?

.cab was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 17, 2013.

Is .cab a valid domain?

Yes. .cab is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .cab addresses work in every browser.

Can I buy a .cab domain?

.cab names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.

Is .cab DNSSEC-signed?

Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .cab.

Sources

Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

🎯 Earn XP

How well do you know .cab?

Three questions. Each right answer is worth 10 XP — more if you keep a streak going.

  1. 1In which year did .cab enter the root zone?

  2. 2Who runs the .cab registry?

  3. 3Can the public register names under .cab?