.cern Brand TLD
CERN
The .cern top-level domain is a brand-specific domain operated by the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). Originally created to support CERN’s scientific infrastructure and internal communications, it is used primarily for official CERN websites, research projects, and institutional services related to high-energy physics.
Restricted to CERN and its authorized entities; not open for public registration.
.cern Domain Overview
The .cern extension is a brand top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). .cern was introduced in 2014. There are currently 97 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.0%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .cern is not publicly listed. Brand TLDs are typically restricted to the owning organization.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .cern?
The .cern TLD was delegated to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) on August 16, 2014, as part of ICANN’s New gTLD program. CERN applied to use the domain to strengthen its digital identity and streamline access to scientific resources. It was initially planned as a single-registrant domain, with only CERN eligible to register names. No public registration has ever been offered.
Did you know?
Brand TLDs like .cern are part of ICANN's New gTLD Program launched in 2012, which expanded the domain namespace beyond traditional TLDs.
What Is .cern Used For?
The .cern TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Scientific research portals
CERN institutional websites
Large Hadron Collider project sites
Collaborative research platforms
Internal CERN services
How Many .cern Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
97
DNSSEC Adoption
1.0%
How Does .cern Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .cern |
| Type | Brand TLD |
| Total Registrations | 97 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.0% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) |
| Introduced | 2014-08-16 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to CERN and its authorized entities; not open for public registration. |
How Available Are .cern Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .cern domains by character length. Currently 81 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
81
Peak Saturation
0.44%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.2%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 3 | 0.44% | |
| 3 chars | 8 | 0.05% | |
| 4 chars | 9 | <0.01% | |
| 5 chars | 13 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 11 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 11 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 5 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 5 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 9 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 6 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 1 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
Restricted to the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) and its authorized subsidiaries, departments, or projects. No open registration for individuals or external organizations.
Restricted TLD
This is a brand TLD exclusively controlled by European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It is not available for public registration.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .cern domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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