What is .network?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .network on August 22, 2014. 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 14, 2013.
Binky Moon, LLC operates a large portfolio of 196 TLDs, including .academy, .accountants, .agency, .apartments and .associates.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .network, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .network haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
195 other TLDs share this operator.
.network FAQ
What does .network mean?
.network is a generic top-level domain named for the word "network", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .network used for?
.network 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 .network?
None. .network is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .network domain extension?
Binky Moon, LLC operates .network as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .network created?
.network was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 22, 2014.
Is .network a valid domain?
Yes. .network is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .network addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .network domain?
.network names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Binky Moon, LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .network DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .network.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed October 7, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
