All TLDs / .lds

What is .lds?

The short answer
.lds is a brand top-level domain, operated by IRI Domain Management, LLC. It's a “dot-brand” registry (ICANN Spec 13) — reserved for the operator's own use, so it isn't open for the public to register. It's live in the official IANA DNS root zone.
Type
Brand (dot-brand)
Registration
Closed (brand)
In DNS root
Yes
Operator
IRI Domain Management, LLC

Source: IANA root zone database, checked October 18, 2026.

Is .lds a real domain extension?

Yes — .lds is a real top-level domain. It's present in the official IANA DNS root zone, which is the authoritative list of every live TLD on the internet.

Who runs .lds?

.lds is operated by IRI Domain Management, LLC, per the IANA root database.

What is .lds used for?

.lds is a dot-brand registry — it's reserved for IRI Domain Management, LLC and isn't used for third-party websites.

Can anyone register a .lds domain?

No. .lds is a closed brand registry, so it isn't available for public registration. A registrar search will confirm the current policy for any specific name.