What is .lgbt?
.lgbt entered the DNS root zone on July 18, 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.
Identity Digital Domains Limited also runs 23 other TLDs, including .archi, .bet, .bio, .black and .blue.
On the technical side, .lgbt is served by 4 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .lgbt, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
23 other TLDs share this operator.
.lgbt FAQ
What does .lgbt mean?
.lgbt is a generic top-level domain named for the word "lgbt", and it's aimed at community, nonprofit & causes. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .lgbt used for?
.lgbt is mostly used for community, nonprofit & causes. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .lgbt?
None. .lgbt is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .lgbt domain extension?
Identity Digital Domains Limited operates .lgbt as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .lgbt created?
.lgbt was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 18, 2014.
Is .lgbt a valid domain?
Yes. .lgbt is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .lgbt addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .lgbt domain?
.lgbt names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Identity Digital Domains Limited's policy if you're unsure.
Is .lgbt DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .lgbt.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 4, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
