What is .secure?
.secure entered the DNS root zone on August 10, 2016, 10 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.
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates a large portfolio of 51 TLDs, including .amazon, .audible, .author, .book and .bot.
On the technical side, .secure is served by 8 authoritative name servers, every one of them reachable over IPv6. It is also DNSSEC-signed: the root zone carries a DS record for .secure, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP.
Same registry, other endings
50 other TLDs share this operator.
.secure FAQ
What does .secure mean?
.secure is a generic top-level domain named for the word "secure", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .secure used for?
.secure 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 .secure?
None. .secure is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .secure domain extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates .secure as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .secure created?
.secure was delegated to the DNS root zone on August 10, 2016.
Is .secure a valid domain?
Yes. .secure is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .secure addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .secure domain?
.secure names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Amazon Registry Services, Inc.'s policy if you're unsure.
Is .secure DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .secure.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed February 14, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
