What is .paris?
.paris entered the DNS root zone on April 19, 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, .paris 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 .paris, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.paris).
.paris FAQ
What does .paris mean?
.paris is a generic top-level domain named for the word "paris", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .paris used for?
.paris is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .paris?
None. .paris is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .paris domain extension?
City of Paris operates .paris as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .paris created?
.paris was delegated to the DNS root zone on April 19, 2014.
Is .paris a valid domain?
Yes. .paris is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .paris addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .paris domain?
.paris names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read City of Paris's policy if you're unsure.
Is .paris DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .paris.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 4, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
