.arpa is not open for registration by the public.
Sponsored TLD
.ARPA domain
.ARPA domain
explained.
Quick answer
.arpa is a sponsored TLD run by IANA (Internet Architecture Board). It is not open for public registration, so you cannot buy a .arpa name from any registrar. The .arpa extension is a technical infrastructure domain used for reverse DNS lookups and other internet plumbing. If you like the word, pick an open extension such as .com, .pk or .co instead.
1 yrMIN TERM
0 daysTRANSFER LOCK
YesAUTH CODE
YesWHOIS PRIVACY
TypeSponsored TLD
RegistryIANA (Internet Architecture Board)
RegionWorldwide
Best forNot available for public registration
Term1 to 10 years
Transfer timeNot applicable
DNSSECSupported
Dispute policyUDRP
01 / Overview
What is .arpa?
The .arpa extension is one of the oldest names on the internet and its name comes from ARPANET, the network that came before the internet. The .arpa extension is a technical infrastructure domain used for reverse DNS lookups and other internet plumbing.
This extension is not available for public registration. Nobody can register a .arpa domain. It is used only for internet infrastructure such as reverse DNS. We keep this page so you can see what .arpa is and choose a similar extension that is open.
This is not a domain you can buy. A hosting company in Karachi only meets .arpa when it sets up reverse DNS for its IP addresses. That is the kind of use .arpa is built for.
You can register .arpa for 1 to 10 years at a time. Renew before the expiry date to keep your website and email running. Late renewal rules depend on the registry, so do not wait for the last day.
02 / Requirements checklist
What you need to register .arpa
!Public registrationNot available
✓AlternativeChoose an open extension such as .com or .pk
03 / Rules and lifecycleRegistration, renewal and
Full .ARPA policy terms →Registration, renewal and
transfer rules for .arpa
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
DNSSEC is supported for .arpa. You can add DS records from your DNS panel once your DNS provider signs the zone.
Public WHOIS and RDAP output for .arpa is redacted for most personal data. Registration data still has to be accurate, and the registry can ask for it.
06 / Compare
.arpa vs the usual suspects
Did you know
The .arpa extension is one of the oldest names on the internet and its name comes from ARPANET, the network that came before the internet.
08 / FAQ.arpa questions,
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Ask a questionCan I buy a .arpa domain?
No. Nobody can register a .arpa domain. It is used only for internet infrastructure such as reverse DNS. You can pick an open extension with a similar meaning instead, such as .com, .pk or .co.
Who owns .arpa?
IANA (Internet Architecture Board) operates .arpa. The .arpa extension is a technical infrastructure domain used for reverse DNS lookups and other internet plumbing.
Why does DomainWalay show .arpa if it cannot be registered?
Many people search for .arpa and want to know what it is. This page gives the facts and points you to extensions that are open.
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