.lds gTLD
LDS
The .lds top-level domain is a community-focused extension managed for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and its affiliated organizations. It was created under ICANN's New gTLD Program to provide a dedicated digital space for the global Latter-day Saint community, ensuring brand integrity and restricted access for authorized entities.
Restricted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its officers, employees, and officially affiliated organizations. Not available for public registration.
.lds Domain Overview
The .lds extension is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Afilias. .lds was introduced in 2014. There are currently 3 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 33.3%.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .lds is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .lds?
The .lds domain was applied for by IRI Domain Management, LLC — a subsidiary of Intellectual Reserve, Inc., which is wholly owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It passed ICANN's initial evaluation and was signed into a registry agreement on March 20, 2014. It was officially delegated to the DNS root zone on November 19, 2014, as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program, following a Community Priority Application process.
Did you know?
The .lds TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .lds Used For?
The .lds TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Official church websites
Regional congregations
Member services portals
Church-affiliated nonprofits
Educational institutions
How Many .lds Domains Are Registered?
Total Registrations
3
DNSSEC Adoption
33.3%
How Does .lds Compare?
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .lds |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 3 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 33.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | Afilias |
| Introduced | 2014-11-19 |
| Restrictions | Restricted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its officers, employees, and officially affiliated organizations. Not available for public registration. |
How Available Are .lds Domain Names?
Registration density analysis for .lds domains by character length. Currently 1 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1
Peak Saturation
0.01%
3-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
100.0%
Top Provider
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| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 chars | 1 | 0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
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Eligibility
Restricted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its officers, employees, and officially designated affiliates. No public registration.
Open Registration
The .lds TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .lds 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .lds Data Compiled?
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Zone File Analysis
Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.
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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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.