What does .id mean?
Registry operator: Perkumpulan Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia (PANDI) — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .id is actually used for
The identity reading (name.id as 'my ID') gives this ccTLD global utility beyond Indonesia. A sleeper pick for personal domains.
Is .id a country code or generic domain?
.id is technically a country-code TLD (the ccTLD for Indonesia), but it's widely marketed and used as a general-purpose extension. Google treats several such ccTLDs — including this one where applicable — as generic rather than geo-targeted.
Who runs .id?
.id is operated by Perkumpulan Pengelola Nama Domain Internet Indonesia (PANDI), the registry for Indonesia. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 1993.
Can anyone register a .id domain?
Yes — .id is open for public registration through accredited registrars. Availability of a specific name still depends on whether someone already owns it, and some ccTLDs add local-presence or ID requirements. Here’s how to check whether a specific name is taken.
Should you use it?
Our short answer: Indonesia's TLD with a second life as the 'identity' TLD — short, personal, increasingly used for profiles. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .id review.