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    • .archi

    Generic top-level domainsDNSSEC

    Overview

    .archi is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) intended for the architecture profession and related communities. The string is short for "archi" denoting architect or architecture and is positioned for use by architects, architecture schools, firms and organizations.

    History

    • Delegated to the DNS Root Zone as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program on 31 March 2014.
    • A Registry Agreement for the string was signed (Starting Dot received a Registry Agreement on 06 February 2014).
    • The gTLD was originally managed by Starting Dot. Afilias later acquired Starting Dot and the rights to .archi (along with .bio and .ski) and is the registry operator.
    • Registry/branding channels noted: domains.archi (website) and Twitter: DotArchi.

    Usage and Audience

    • Target audience:

      • Registered, certified, or licensed architects
      • Architecture students
      • Architecture agencies and firms
      • Universities and colleges with architecture programs
      • Architecture organizations and associations
      • Members of the International Union of Architects (UIA)

    • The gTLD is supported by the Paris-based International Union of Architects (UIA), an umbrella organization representing more than 1.3 million architects in over 100 countries.

    Registration Rules

    • Registrations are restricted to members of the architecture community. Explicitly mentioned eligible groups include:

      • Registered, certified, or licensed architects
      • Architecture students
      • Architecture agencies
      • Universities and colleges
      • Other architecture organizations
      • Members of the UIA

    • No details provided in the source about allowed characters, minimum/maximum registration periods, or other technical registration specifics.

    Notable Cases or Examples

    • The UIA has supported .archi and has objected to the separate open gTLD application for .architect submitted by another applicant (Donuts).
    • France issued a GAC early warning concerning the .archi string (and the related .architect string), citing that architects are a certified and regulated sector in France and recommending that the TLD be limited to legitimate architects.

    Operator

    Identity Digital Limited

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

domain:       ARCHI

organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Vice President, Engineering
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldadmin@identity.digital

contact:      technical
name:         Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      c/o Identity Digital Inc.
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldtech@identity.digital

nserver:      A0.NIC.ARCHI 2a01:8840:52:0:0:0:0:1 65.22.84.1
nserver:      A2.NIC.ARCHI 2a01:8840:55:0:0:0:0:1 65.22.87.1
nserver:      B0.NIC.ARCHI 2a01:8840:53:0:0:0:0:1 65.22.85.1
nserver:      C0.NIC.ARCHI 2a01:8840:54:0:0:0:0:1 65.22.86.1
ds-rdata:     11134 8 2 ed2b030f401540096b716481cd8897e37d9a8cecbdfd98c709f4860c77501680

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/

created:      2014-03-20
changed:      2025-09-04
source:       IANA

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