I’m sorry, but there’s currently no top-level domain (TLD) called “.living” according to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) which is a department of ICANN, a non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet, ensuring the network’s stable and secure operation. ICANN’s responsibilities include the management of top-level domains (TLDs). The list of TLDs is regularly updated and is publicly accessible on the IANA website.
TLDs are the highest level of domain names in the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. They are installed in the root zone of the name space. Examples of some commonly known TLDs include “.com”, “.org”, “.net”, “.gov”, “.edu” etc. In recent years, ICANN has allowed the creation of hundreds of new TLDs, such as “.google”, “.apple”, or “.amazon” for business purposes, or “.club”, “.site”, or “.online” that are more generic in nature.
An example that may come closest to “.living” in concept, might be “.life” or “.live”. For instance, “.life” is particularly suited for lifestyle bloggers, businesses in the wellness industry, life coaches etc., while “.live” is excellent for broadcasters, vloggers, musicians/bands, online educators, etc.
If someone, let’s say a lifestyle brand, wishes to procure a TLD like “.living”, they’d have to approach ICANN for it. The organization opens application periods, called “rounds”, for new gTLDs (generic top-level domains) periodically. If approved, it comes with the responsibility of setting up a registry and maintaining it. The cost for application alone is $185,000, with other costs like running the registry making it quite an investment.
Therefore, there currently isn’t any “.living” TLD. But with the ever-evolving and dynamic nature of the internet, it might be possible in the future depending upon the demand and the decision of ICANN. Allowing such customized TLDs opens up a host of opportunities for businesses to have internet addresses which directly relate to their product, service or industry, thus making them more significant and easier for customers to remember.
Sources:
1. Internet Assigned Numbers Authority. Root Zone Database. https://data.iana.org/TLD/tlds-alpha-by-domain.txt
2. ICANN. New generic top-level domains. https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/
3. Mearian, Lucas. Here come the pricey, .brand domain names. https://www.computerworld.com/article/2485269/here-come-the-pricey——brand-domain-names.html
4. ICANN. gTLD Applicant Guidebook. https://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb
5. GoDaddy. What is a Top-Level Domain (TLD)? https://www.godaddy.com/garage/what-is-a-top-level-domain-tld/.
