What is .globo?
.globo entered the DNS root zone on May 3, 2014, 12 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, .globo is served by 6 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .globo, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
.globo FAQ
What does .globo mean?
.globo is a generic top-level domain named for the word "globo". It doesn't belong to any country.
What country is .globo?
None. .globo is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .globo domain extension?
Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A operates .globo as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .globo created?
.globo was delegated to the DNS root zone on May 3, 2014.
Is .globo a valid domain?
Yes. .globo is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .globo addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .globo domain?
.globo names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Globo Comunicação e Participações S.A's policy if you're unsure.
Is .globo DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .globo.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.