gTLDGeneric top-level domain

About .sucks domains

Registry / sponsor: Vox Populi Registry Ltd.

About .sucks domains

.SUCKS is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated in the DNS root zone. The registry operator responsible for .SUCKS is listed by IANA as Vox Populi Registry Ltd.. Anyone can typically register a .SUCKS name through an accredited registrar, subject to the registry’s registration policy and ICANN consensus policies.

.sucks is an internet domain registrar company that controls the rights to sell .sucks domains.

Who can register .sucks domains?

Eligibility is defined by the registry operator and its registrars. Most gTLDs are open to anyone worldwide. Many ccTLDs are also open globally; some require local presence, citizenship, or trademark rights. Always confirm current policy with the registry or your registrar.

Registration restrictions

Character rules below follow common ICANN LDH conventions. Individual registries and registrars may impose extra eligibility, length, or residency rules.

Length
163 characters (label before .sucks)
Can use
Letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens (not first/last or consecutive in restricted cases)
Cannot use
Special characters (e.g. & # @) in standard LDH labels
IDNs
Varies by registry — check IDN support with the registry or your registrar

Features

Operational features (privacy, parking, protection) are registrar-level, not defined by the IANA root zone record.

registration Length
Typically 1–10 years (registry policy varies)
renewal Length
Typically 1–10 years (registry policy varies)
auto Renew
Depends on registrar settings
backorders
Registrar-dependent
transfers In
Supported for most ICANN gTLDs via Auth/EPP code; ccTLDs vary
transfers Out
Supported when the registry allows EPP transfers
transfer Lock
Supported on most gTLDs (clientTransferProhibited)
domain Privacy
Registrar WHOIS/RDAP privacy — not set by IANA
domain Protection
Registrar add-on
contact Updates
Supported via registrar

Registry information

Sponsor / manager
Vox Populi Registry Ltd.
Registration services
http://www.voxpopregistry.com
WHOIS server
whois.nic.sucks

Name servers

  • a.nic.sucks37.209.192.10 · 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:10
  • b.nic.sucks37.209.194.10 · 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:10
  • c.nic.sucks37.209.196.10 · 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:10
  • x.nic.sucks156.154.172.82 · 2610:a1:1074:0:0:0:1:82
  • y.nic.sucks156.154.173.82 · 2610:a1:1075:0:0:0:1:82
  • z.nic.sucks156.154.174.82 · 2610:a1:1076:0:0:0:1:82

Source: IANA Root Zone Database. View IANA delegation record. Registrar-specific rules (e.g. GoDaddy transfer policies) can differ from registry policy and are not scraped here. Cataloged 2026-07-21.