.dev
Internet top-level domain for software developers
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.dev is a top-level domain name operated by Google Registry.[2] It was proposed in ICANN's new generic top-level domain (gTLD) program, and became available to the general public on March 1, 2019, with an early access period that began on February 19.[3]
Introduced2014 (registered)
2019 (public availability)
2019 (public availability)
TLD typeGeneric top-level domain (gTLD)
StatusActive
 | |
| Introduced | 2014 (registered) 2019 (public availability) |
|---|---|
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | Charleston Road Registry Inc. |
| Intended use | Software developers, web developers |
| Actual use | Software engineers, development tools, software frameworks and libraries |
| Registered domains | 351,269 (25 January 2023)[1] |
| Documents | ICANN registry agreement |
| DNSSEC | Yes |
| Registry website | get |
Security
The .dev top-level domain is incorporated on the HSTS preload list, requiring HTTPS on all .dev domains without individual HSTS enlistment.[3]
History
Web developers have been using .dev top-level domains within their internal networks for testing purposes for a long time.[vague] However, after Google acquired the TLD, such environments have stopped functioning on some modern web browsers.[4][5]
