What does .run mean?
Registry operator: Binky Moon, LLC — per the IANA root database.
Source: IANA root zone database, checked August 23, 2026.
What .run is actually used for
app.run-style constructions are clean for infra tools; equally at home on a running club. Verb TLDs are underrated.
Is .run a country code or generic domain?
.run is a generic top-level domain (gTLD), not tied to any country. It's available to register through accredited registrars worldwide.
Who runs .run?
.run is operated by Binky Moon, LLC. It has been live in the official IANA DNS root since 2016.
Can anyone register a .run domain?
Yes — .run 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: Sneaky double duty: running brands and devops tools (things that... run). Cheap and short. For the full pros, cons, and rating, read the complete .run review.