What is .codes?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .codes on December 28, 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 31, 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 .codes, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .codes haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.codes FAQ
What does .codes mean?
.codes is a generic top-level domain named for the word "codes", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .codes used for?
.codes is mostly used for tech & startups. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .codes?
None. .codes is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .codes domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .codes as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .codes created?
.codes was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 28, 2013.
Is .codes a valid domain?
Yes. .codes is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2013, so .codes addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .codes domain?
.codes 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 .codes DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .codes.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 13, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
