What does .club mean?
Registry operator: Registry Services, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .club is actually used for
One of the highest-volume new TLDs ever sold. For a paid community or social club it reads naturally; for a company it reads like a marketing microsite.
Is .club a country code or generic domain?
.club is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .club?
.club is operated by Registry Services, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2014.
Can anyone register a .club domain?
Yes — .club is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Membership energy. Great for communities and, yes, actual clubs — soho.club-style prestige plays included. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .club review.