What is .inc?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .inc on July 17, 2018. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on March 10, 2018.
Intercap Registry Inc. also runs 3 other TLDs, including .box, .dealer and .llp.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .inc, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .inc haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.inc).
Same registry, other endings
3 other TLDs share this operator.
.inc FAQ
What does .inc mean?
.inc is a generic top-level domain named for the word "inc", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .inc used for?
.inc is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .inc?
None. .inc is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .inc domain extension?
Intercap Registry Inc. operates .inc as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .inc created?
.inc was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 17, 2018.
Is .inc a valid domain?
Yes. .inc is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2018, so .inc addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .inc domain?
.inc names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Intercap Registry Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .inc DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .inc.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed November 17, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
