Who operates the .gov registry?

.gov is operated by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 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.

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What is a .gov domain?

Restricted to official United States federal, state, and local government entities. .gov is one of the most trusted domain extensions due to its strict eligibility requirements, verified by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

Is your .gov name available?

Eligibility applies: Restricted to official U.S. government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels.

Check availability for a .gov domain and get your online presence started today.

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .gov domain?: .gov has registration requirements: Restricted to official U.S. government entities at federal, state, local, and tribal levels.
Who operates the .gov registry?: .gov is operated by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, 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.