.lol
generic
.lol is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) meant for fun, playful, or humorous websites. It was first delegated to Uniregistry in 2015 and is now operated by XYZ.COM LLC, the same company behind .xyz. There are no specific eligibility restrictions: any person or organization can register a .lol domain for any purpose. The name servers are managed by CentralNic. The domain is a good fit for personal blogs, meme pages, or any site that wants a lighthearted address.
History
.lol was delegated to Uniregistry, Corp. in April 2015. In March 2022, control of the domain was transferred to XYZ.COM LLC, which continues to run it today.
Eligibility and restrictions
None. Open to any registrant.
At a glance
- ASCII TLD
- .lol
- Type
- generic
- Sponsoring organisation
- XYZ.COM LLC
- IANA record
- IANA root zone DB