About .xyz domains

About .xyz domains

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

.xyz is a top-level domain name that was proposed in ICANN's new generic top-level domain (gTLD) Program for consisting of the last three letters of the Latin-script alphabet. XYZ.com and CentralNic are the registries for the domain, which was created by entrepreneur Daniel Negari. It became available to the general public on June 2, 2014, thereafter becoming widely used by tech startups, creators, and Web3 projects.

Who can register .xyz 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 .xyz)

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

XYZ.COM LLC

Registration services

https://nic.xyz

WHOIS server

whois.nic.xyz

RDAP server

https://rdap.centralnic.com/xyz