About .work domains

About .work domains

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

This list of Internet top-level domains (TLD) contains top-level domains, which are those domains in the DNS root zone of the Domain Name System of the Internet. A list of the top-level domains by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is maintained at the Root Zone Database. IANA also oversees the approval process for new proposed top-level domains for ICANN. As of February 2026, the IANA root database includes 1593 TLDs. This database also includes 156 that are not assigned and 11 test domains, all of which are not represented in IANA's TLD listing nor in the root.zone file.

Who can register .work 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

1 – 63 characters (label before .work)

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.

Registry information

Sponsor / manager

Registry Services, LLC

Registration services

http://nic.work/

WHOIS server

whois.nic.work

RDAP server

https://rdap.nic.work/