While the domain “.FTR” may seem to be a top-level domain (TLD) to those familiar with popular generic TLDs like .com, .org, .edu, etc., and country-specific TLDs like .us, .uk, .fr, etc., upon reviewing several databases that contain the official listings of all registered TLDs (such as the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority or IANA), there appears to be no current “.FTR” TLD as of the date this response is provided.
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is responsible for the global coordination of the Domain Name System (DNS) Root, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing, and other Internet protocol resources. If you review IANA’s database of TLDs, there is no “.FTR” present.
Furthermore, searching through other databases like the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) who is responsible for overseeing the internet’s naming system including new generic top-level domains (gTLDs), also shows no .FTR TLD in their records. The ICANN database can found on their website.
It’s worth noting that, while the string “.FTR” is not currently a TLD, that doesn’t mean it can’t ever be one. ICANN has begun accepting applications for new gTLDs in an effort to increase competition and choice in the domain name space. Since 2012, numerous new TLDs have been introduced, from .app, .blog to .xyz etc. However, the application process for new gTLDs is extensive and such applications are only accepted during specific periods.
An example of a TLD application can be seen in the case of “.amsterdam”. The city of Amsterdam applied for its own gTLD, “.amsterdam”, in 2012 as part of ICANN’s new gTLD program. It was officially delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on the 24th of March 2015, paving the way for the city to have its own digital identity.
In conclusion, as of right now, there is no existing top-level domain (TLD) named “.FTR”. As sources for this information, I reviewed the official TLD lists maintained by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). However, the internet’s domain name system is not static, and the possibility remains that “.FTR” could become a registered TLD in the future, provided the right parties apply for its creation during an application acceptance period by ICANN.
Sources:
1. IANA: www.iana.org
2. ICANN: www.icann.org
3. “ICANN New gTLD Program.” ICANN, www.icann.org/resources/pages/program-2012-02-25-en
4. “.AMSTERDAM Registry Agreement.” ICANN, www.icann.org/resources/agreement/amsterdam-2014-12-16-en.
