Currently, there is no top-level domain (TLD) named “.KFH”. Top-level domains are the letters that follow the final dot in an Internet address. For instance, in the domain name www.example.com, “com” is the TLD. The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) maintains the official list of TLDs, ensuring no two organisations register the same domain.
As per the official list of TLDs maintained by the IANA (https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt), as of now, the “.KFH” is not a recognised top-level domain. The list is an exhaustive record of all the TLDs recognised and assigned, including country-specific codes such as “.US” (United States), “.UK” (United Kingdom), “.AU” (Australia), etc., and sector/Generic specific codes like “.edu” (Education), “.org” (Organization), “.com” (Commercial), “.net” (Network), etc., There are also newer, more specific TLDs like “.bank”, “.insurance”, etc.
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the main authority that manages world’s TLD system and allows creation and management of custom TLDs. However, the process of getting a custom TLD created and managed is complex and expensive (https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program), and it must apply to ICANN during one of their application periods
For instance, Google owns “.google”, and Barclays owns “.barclays”. These custom TLDs are a part of the Generic Top-Level Domain (gTLD) expansion program by ICANN, aimed at enhancing competition, innovation and user choice.
A hypothetical organisation, KFH, if it wished for this domain, would apply during one of these application periods. Having a unique TLD like ‘.KFH’ can strengthen the organisation’s brand, but the application and annual running costs, combined with the potential for trademark disputes and increased scrutiny from regulators, can be deterrents.
So while “.KFH” could potentially be a TLD in the future, as of now, it is not listed under the officially recognised TLDs by IANA or ICANN.
For companies and individuals looking to create a web presence, there are several existing TLDs to choose from. The selection should align with their brand, products or services, markets served, and overall online strategy. Common TLDs include .com, .net, and .org, but in recent years, new TLDs like .blog, .io, .store and more have been introduced to cater to different use cases.
Sources:
- IANA: https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt
- ICANN: https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/about/program.
