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About .gov
Sponsored TLD exclusively for US federal, state, and local government agencies. One of the most trusted domains online, strictly verified by the US General Services Administration.
Intended Use
Official US government agencies and entities only
Registration Restrictions
Restricted to verified US government entities only
Quick Facts
- DNSSEC
- Supported
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is .gov used for?
Sponsored TLD exclusively for US federal, state, and local government agencies. One of the most trusted domains online, strictly verified by the US General Services Administration.
Who can register a .gov domain?
Restricted to verified US government entities only
Who manages the .gov top-level domain?
The .gov TLD is managed under the oversight of ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers).