.info
generic
.info is a generic top-level domain intended for informational websites. It is open to anyone, with no eligibility restrictions. The domain is sponsored and operated by Identity Digital Limited, a major domain registry company based in the United States. .info was one of the first new generic TLDs approved by ICANN, alongside .biz, and was introduced in 2001 to provide an alternative to .com for sites focused on sharing information. It remains one of the most widely used TLDs today, with millions of registrations worldwide.
History
The .info TLD was established in 2001 as part of ICANN's first round of new generic top-level domain introductions. It was one of the seven new TLDs approved that year, along with .biz, .name, .pro, .aero, .coop, and .museum. The domain was initially operated by Afilias, which later became part of Identity Digital.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .info
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- Identity Digital Limited
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB