What is .download?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .download on March 25, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 20, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .download, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .download haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.download).
.download FAQ
What does .download mean?
.download is a generic top-level domain named for the word "download", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .download used for?
.download 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 .download?
None. .download is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .download domain extension?
dot Support Limited operates .download as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .download created?
.download was delegated to the DNS root zone on March 25, 2015.
Is .download a valid domain?
Yes. .download is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .download addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .download domain?
.download names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read dot Support Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .download DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .download.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 11, 2024. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
