What is .storage?
.storage entered the DNS root zone on December 18, 2015, 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.
XYZ.COM LLC operates a large portfolio of 35 TLDs, including .audio, .auto, .autos, .baby and .beauty.
On the technical side, .storage 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 .storage, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.storage).
Same registry, other endings
34 other TLDs share this operator.
.storage FAQ
What does .storage mean?
.storage is a generic top-level domain named for the word "storage", and it's aimed at tech & startups. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .storage used for?
.storage 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 .storage?
None. .storage is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .storage domain extension?
XYZ.COM LLC operates .storage as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .storage created?
.storage was delegated to the DNS root zone on December 18, 2015.
Is .storage a valid domain?
Yes. .storage is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .storage addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .storage domain?
.storage names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read XYZ.COM LLC's policy if you're unsure.
Is .storage DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .storage.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 12, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
