What is .クラウド?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .クラウド on February 19, 2016. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on February 26, 2015.
In the DNS, .クラウド is stored as the ASCII string xn--gckr3f0f (its "A-label"). Browsers and apps that support IDNs show the native script instead.
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates a large portfolio of 51 TLDs, including .amazon, .audible, .author, .book and .bot.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 6 name servers for .クラウド, every one of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .クラウド haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.xn--gckr3f0f).
Same registry, other endings
50 other TLDs share this operator.
.クラウド FAQ
What does .クラウド mean?
.クラウド is Japanese for "cloud". It's a generic top-level domain, stored in the DNS as xn--gckr3f0f.
What is .クラウド used for?
.クラウド 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 .クラウド?
None. .クラウド is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .クラウド domain extension?
Amazon Registry Services, Inc. operates .クラウド as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .クラウド created?
.クラウド was delegated to the DNS root zone on February 19, 2016.
Is .クラウド a valid domain?
Yes. .クラウド is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2016, so .クラウド addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .クラウド domain?
.クラウド 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 .クラウド DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .クラウド.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed June 17, 2025. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
