What is .קום?
.קום entered the DNS root zone on July 28, 2015, 11 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.
In the DNS, .קום is stored as the ASCII string xn--9dbq2a (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
VeriSign Sarl also runs 10 other TLDs, including .कॉम, .点看, .คอม, .नेट and .كوم.
On the technical side, .קום 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 .קום, which lets validating resolvers check its answers cryptographically. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--9dbq2a).
Same registry, other endings
10 other TLDs share this operator.
.קום FAQ
What does .קום mean?
.קום is a generic top-level domain named for the word "קום", and it's aimed at business & professional. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .קום used for?
.קום is mostly used for business & professional. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .קום?
None. .קום is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .קום domain extension?
VeriSign Sarl operates .קום as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .קום created?
.קום was delegated to the DNS root zone on July 28, 2015.
Is .קום a valid domain?
Yes. .קום is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .קום addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .קום domain?
.קום names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read VeriSign Sarl's policy if you're unsure.
Is .קום DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .קום.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed March 30, 2026. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
