What is .deal?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .deal on June 7, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on June 25, 2015.
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates a large portfolio of 51 TLDs, including .amazon, .audible, .author, .book and .bot.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 8 name servers for .deal, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .deal haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
50 other TLDs share this operator.
.deal FAQ
What does .deal mean?
.deal is a generic top-level domain named for the word "deal", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .deal used for?
.deal is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .deal?
None. .deal is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .deal domain extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates .deal as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .deal created?
.deal was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 7, 2016.
Is .deal a valid domain?
Yes. .deal is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .deal addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .deal domain?
.deal names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Amazon Registry Services, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .deal DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .deal.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed February 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
