.post sTLD
The .post TLD is a sponsored top-level domain operated by the Universal Postal Union to serve the global postal and logistics community. It provides a trusted, secure namespace for postal services, supply chain providers, and related industries to establish verifiable online presence.
Open to all private-sector organizations providing postal, logistics, supply chain, track-and-trace, identity, cross-border payment, or blockchain-related services. Originally restricted to public postal operators, eligibility was expanded in 2004.
.post Domain Overview
The .post extension is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Universal Postal Union. .post was introduced in 2012.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .post is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .post?
The Universal Postal Union first applied for the .post TLD in 2000, but it was not approved at that time. A revised application was submitted in 2003 during ICANN’s second round of sponsored TLD expansion. After negotiations and public comment, the sponsorship agreement was signed on December 11, 2009. Afilias was selected as the registry backend provider in 2011, and the TLD was delegated on August 7, 2012. Poste Italiane contributed €500,000 to help fund its launch. Initial registrations began in October 2012 with postal services in Italy, Brazil, and Malaysia. In 2004, eligibility was expanded to include private-sector providers in logistics and supply chain technologies.
Did you know?
The .post TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .post Used For?
The .post TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Postal service websites
Track-and-trace platforms
Logistics and supply chain companies
Cross-border payment service providers
Identity verification systems
Blockchain applications in mail delivery
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .post Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must be organizations engaged in postal, logistics, supply chain, track-and-trace, identity verification, cross-border payment, or blockchain services related to mail delivery. Registration is not available to individuals or unrelated businesses.
Open Registration
The .post TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .post 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
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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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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.