.org
Domain Information
Domain Name
.org
Registration Date
1985-01-01
Updated Date
2025-08-14
Type
generic
Organisation
Name
Public Interest Registry (PIR)
Address
11911 Freedom Drive,, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Reston VA 20190
Country
United States of America (the)
Administrative Contact
Name
Director of Operations, Compliance and Customer Support
Organization
Public Interest Registry (PIR)
Address
11911 Freedom Drive,, 10th Floor, Suite 1000, Reston VA 20190
Country
United States of America (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1 703 889 5778
Fax
+1 703 889 5779
Technical Contact
Name
Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
Organization
Identity Digital Limited c/o Identity Digital Inc.
Address
10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750, Bellevue WA 98004
Country
United States of America (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+1.425.298.2200
Fax
+1.425.671.0020
Registry Information
URL for registration
http://publicinterestregistry.org
WHOIS Server
whois.publicinterestregistry.org
RDAP Server
https://rdap.publicinterestregistry.org/rdap/
Reserved Second-Level Domains
About .org
The .org top-level domain was established for non-profit organizations, but today it is open to any registrant. It carries a strong connotation of trust, mission-driven work, and community.
With over 10 million registrations, .org is the go-to choice for charities, foundations, open-source projects, and community organizations.
History of .org
Launched as one of the original six gTLDs in January 1985, .org was intended for organizations that did not fit the .com or .net categories. The registry is now managed by the Public Interest Registry (PIR), a non-profit organization itself.
Who Uses .org?
Ideal for:
- Non-profit organizations and charities
- Open-source software projects (Linux.org, Wikipedia.org)
- Religious institutions
- Educational communities
- Advocacy and activist groups
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Registration Requirements
No restrictions — anyone can register a .org domain. Cost: approximately $10–$15/year.