What is .gdn?
.gdn entered the DNS root zone on February 13, 2015, 11 years ago. It came out of ICANN's New gTLD Program, the 2012 application round that grew the root from 22 generic TLDs to well over a thousand.
On the technical side, .gdn is served by 3 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .gdn, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.gdn).
.gdn FAQ
What does .gdn mean?
.gdn is a generic top-level domain named for the word "gdn". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .gdn?
None. .gdn is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .gdn domain extension?
Joint Stock Company "Navigation-information systems" operates .gdn as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .gdn created?
.gdn was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 13, 2015.
Is .gdn a valid domain?
Yes. .gdn is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .gdn addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .gdn domain?
.gdn names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Joint Stock Company "Navigation-information systems"'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .gdn DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .gdn.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed May 5, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
