.directory
The .directory domain extension is a part of the new wave of generic top-level domain extensions (gTLDs) launched by ICANN. It is a flexible and generic term, which makes it functional for industries, corporations, or individuals that serve as a resource hub or directory for any type of product, service, or information. It can be an ideal choice for businesses like online directory services, HR comapnies, or anyone who wants to create a specialized hub for categorizing and organizing links. The .directory domain provides an opportunity for businesses and individuals to define their web presence with a relevant, memorable, and marketable domain name.
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Find out if a .directory domain is available for registration.
Registrars (51)
Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS Privacy | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$4.34 $2.44 SPSR86 | $21.94 | $21.94 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin Google Pay Apple Pay Alipay | |
$2.49 | $18.90 | $18.90 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal | |
$2.88 | $18.85 | $18.85 | $0.00 | Paypal Credit Card | |
$2.89 | $19.78 | $19.37 | $0.00 | Credit Card | |
$3.07 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Alipay Google Pay Apple Pay Bitcoin |
Registration prices from $2.44 to $66.20
Cheapest price
All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .directory domain
Target Market
The people or entities the TLD is intended to serve.
Listings organizations, name, phone & address directories, online business directories, clubs, groups, & other organizations directories
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Internet
Domain Level
The number of dot-separated labels in the full domain extension.
Top-level domain
Type
The type of domain (gTLD/ccTLD/grTLD/sTLD/infrastructure/test)
gTLD
New gTLD
If this is considered a new generic top-level domain (i.e. launched by ICANN sometime after 2013).
Yes
All you need to know about .directory domains
.directory Frequently Asked Questions
.directory Policies
Restrictions
Limitations the registry has placed on registrations.
No known restrictions
Local Presence Required
If the registry requires the registrant to have a physical address local to the region.
No
DNSSEC Supported
If the registry's DNS zone supports DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC).
Yes
Premium Domains
If the registry charges higher prices for select "premium" domain names.
Registrations
Minimum registration years
Minimum years that a domain can be registered at time of purchase.
1
Maximum registration years
Maximum years that a domain can be registered at time of purchase.
10
Minimum renewal years
Minimum allowable years that a domain can be renewed.
1
.directory Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
https://www.identity.digital/
WHOIS Server
Host name of registry's server that stores domain registrant contact information.
whois.nic.directory
Sponsor
The ICANN approved sponsoring organization.
Binky Moon, LLC
Sponsor Parent Company
Entity that owns controlling interest in the sponsor company.
Identity Digital Inc.
Sponsor Address
Physical location of sponsoring organization.
10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750, Bellevue, WA 98004, United States
.directory Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
1
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
63
.directory Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
v0n0.nic.directory | 65.22.28.11 | 2a01:8840:1e:0:0:0:0:11 |
v0n1.nic.directory | 65.22.29.11 | 2a01:8840:1f:0:0:0:0:11 |
v0n2.nic.directory | 65.22.30.11 | 2a01:8840:20:0:0:0:0:11 |
v0n3.nic.directory | 161.232.14.11 | 2a01:8840:f8:0:0:0:0:11 |
v2n0.nic.directory | 65.22.31.11 | 2a01:8840:21:0:0:0:0:11 |
v2n1.nic.directory | 161.232.15.11 | 2a01:8840:f9:0:0:0:0:11 |
.directory Launch Schedule
Period | Type | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
Trademark ClaimsTime period when trademark holders will be notified by the Trademark Clearinghouse if a domain is registered matching their mark. | 2014-02-10 | 2014-05-13 | |
Sunrise PhaseTime period for trademark owners to apply for corresponding domains before they are made available to the general public. | 2013-12-10 | 2014-02-08 | |
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 2013-11-19 |