What does .online mean?
Registry operator: Radix Technologies Inc. SEZC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .online is actually used for
Common in emerging-market small business, rare in venture-track products. The renewal spread is the business model.
Is .online a country code or generic domain?
.online is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .online?
.online is operated by Radix Technologies Inc. SEZC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2015.
Can anyone register a .online domain?
Yes — .online 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: Redundant by definition — every domain is online. Survives on first-year pricing alone. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .online review.