.foundation
The .foundation domain extension is a top-level domain (TLD) used by organizations and individuals engaged in philanthropic and charitable activities. This type of extension is an excellent fit for non-profits, educational entities, or any institution that primarily operates based on a foundational structure. With .foundation, organizations can create a more professional digital presence that signifies their commitment and purpose to visitors. The domain can significantly enhance the trust and reliability of a website, particularly when the organization is requesting donations or seeking volunteers.
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Find out if a .foundation domain is available for registration.
Registrars (49)
Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS Privacy | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$6.41 $4.56 DOM80 | $22.39 | $22.39 $21.16 SPST25 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Bitcoin Google Pay Apple Pay Alipay | |
$4.61 | $22.64 | $22.64 | $0.00 | Credit Card Paypal Alipay Google Pay Apple Pay Bitcoin | |
$5.99 | $40.99 | $37.99 | $4.99 | Credit Card Paypal Alipay | |
$0.18 ICANN fee added | $6.17 | $43.17 | $43.17 | $0.00 | Paypal Credit Card Bank Transfer Check Money Order Skrill Alipay |
$0.18 ICANN fee added | £ →$6.47 | £ →$41.78 | £ →$41.78 | £ →$0.00 | Credit Card |
Registration prices from $4.56 to $332,325.40
Cheapest price
All prices in USD. Prices include ICANN and setup fees. Registration/renewal/transfer prices are for a 1 year period.
About the .foundation domain
Target Market
The people or entities the TLD is intended to serve.
Charitable organizations, public school foundations, other philanthropic organizations & foundations
Categories
Classification groups the domain belongs to.
Business, Community
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 .foundation domains
.foundation Frequently Asked Questions
.foundation 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
.foundation Registry
Registry Website
The registry's website for TLD registration information.
http://nic.foundation
WHOIS Server
Host name of registry's server that stores domain registrant contact information.
whois.nic.foundation
Sponsor
The ICANN approved sponsoring organization.
Public Interest Registry (PIR)
Sponsor Address
Physical location of sponsoring organization.
11911 Freedom Drive 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Reston, VA 20190, United States
.foundation Domain Syntax
Minimum registerable characters
Minimum label length allowed to be registered.
1
Maximum registerable characters
Maximum label length allowed to be registered.
63
.foundation Root Nameservers
The registry's root nameservers that store all registered domain's authoritative nameservers.
Host Name | IPv4 Address | IPv6 Address |
|---|---|---|
v0n0.nic.foundation | 65.22.24.43 | 2a01:8840:1a:0:0:0:0:43 |
v0n1.nic.foundation | 65.22.25.43 | 2a01:8840:1b:0:0:0:0:43 |
v0n2.nic.foundation | 65.22.26.43 | 2a01:8840:1c:0:0:0:0:43 |
v0n3.nic.foundation | 161.232.12.43 | 2a01:8840:f6:0:0:0:0:43 |
v2n0.nic.foundation | 65.22.27.43 | 2a01:8840:1d:0:0:0:0:43 |
v2n1.nic.foundation | 161.232.13.43 | 2a01:8840:f7:0:0:0:0:43 |
.foundation 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. | 2014-05-12 | 2014-08-12 | |
Sunrise PhaseTime period for trademark owners to apply for corresponding domains before they are made available to the general public. | 2014-03-11 | 2014-05-10 | |
DelegatedWhen the domain was entered into the DNS root zone. | 2014-02-11 |