.gov is a sponsored top-level domain managed by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
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What is .gov
.gov is a delegated top-level domain in the DNS root zone, classified as sponsored, operated by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. The registry operator manages domain allocation and policy for this suffix.
Unlike country-code TLDs (ccTLDs), generic TLDs (gTLDs) are generally available worldwide without geographic restrictions, while ccTLD policies vary by registry.
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Frequently asked questions
.gov is a sponsored top-level domain managed by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency manages registration and policy for this suffix.
At ICANN-accredited registrars (for example Cloudflare, Namecheap or GoDaddy), at each registrar's listed price.
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Updated 2026-09-13
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