What is .tirol?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .tirol on June 4, 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 April 24, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 3 name servers for .tirol, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .tirol haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.tirol).
.tirol FAQ
What does .tirol mean?
.tirol is a generic top-level domain named for the word "tirol", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .tirol used for?
.tirol 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 .tirol?
None. .tirol is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .tirol domain extension?
punkt Tirol GmbH operates .tirol as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .tirol created?
.tirol was delegated to the DNS root zone on June 4, 2014.
Is .tirol a valid domain?
Yes. .tirol is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2014, so .tirol addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .tirol domain?
.tirol names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read punkt Tirol GmbH's policy if you're unsure.
Is .tirol DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .tirol.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed September 1, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
