What is .qpon?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .qpon on February 12, 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.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .qpon, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .qpon haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.qpon).
.qpon FAQ
What does .qpon mean?
.qpon is a generic top-level domain named for the word "qpon", and it's aimed at shopping & e-commerce. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .qpon used for?
.qpon is mostly used for shopping & e-commerce. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .qpon?
None. .qpon is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .qpon domain extension?
dotQPON LLC operates .qpon as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .qpon created?
.qpon was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 12, 2014.
Is .qpon a valid domain?
Yes. .qpon is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .qpon addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .qpon domain?
.qpon names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read dotQPON LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .qpon DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .qpon.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed November 17, 2023. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
