Who operates the .arpa registry?

.arpa is operated by Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), and was introduced in 1985. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

Infrastructure TLD

.arpa

Address and Routing Parameter Area

Type

Infrastructure TLD

Introduced

1985

Registry Operator

Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)

Registration

Not available for public registration. Used for Internet infrastructure purposes only.

About .arpa

A technical infrastructure domain used for Internet operational purposes, primarily reverse DNS lookups. It is managed by IANA and is not available for public registration.

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .arpa domain?: .arpa has registration requirements: Not available for public registration. Used for Internet infrastructure purposes only.
Who operates the .arpa registry?: .arpa is operated by Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), and was introduced in 1985. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.