.ngo domain extension

The .ngo TLD is for non governmental organizations. It is operated by Public Interest Registry, the same nonprofit that runs .org. To register a .ngo domain, an organization must prove its non profit status through a validation process. The domain is designed to give NGOs a trusted online identity that distinguishes them from commercial or personal sites. Public Interest Registry launched .ngo in 2014 as a separate space from .org, with a focus on verification and transparency. The TLD is backed by a partnership with the NGO community to ensure integrity. Only verified non governmental organizations can use .ngo domains, which helps visitors know they are dealing with a legitimate nonprofit entity. The registration services and WHOIS information are available through nic.ngo.

The .ngo domain was delegated to Public Interest Registry in July 2014. It was created to provide a dedicated, trusted namespace for non governmental organizations around the world, separate from the broader .org TLD. The launch included a sunrise period for trademark holders and a limited registration phase for verified NGOs before general availability.