The top-level domain (TLD) “.lpl” is currently not a delegated domain in the root zone of the Domain Name System (DNS) of the Internet. Top-level domains are the highest level of domains in the hierarchical DNS of the Internet.
According to the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), which oversees global IP address allocation, autonomous system number (ASN) management, and other Internet protocol-related symbols and Internet numbers, as of the time of writing, “.lpl” does not fall under any of the three categories of top-level domains: country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), generic top-level domains (gTLDs), or infrastructure top-level domain (.arpa).
Just to provide more context, top-level domains are vital constituents of website URLs which are used to identify digital locations on the internet. For example, in the URL “http://www.example.com”, “.com” is the top-level domain. In essence, TLDs are part of the global coordination of the DNS to ensure users can reach the correct website when typing in a URL.
Each TLD has a specific purpose. gTLDs are used for general purposes (like .com, .net, .info), while ccTLDs are used for specific countries or regions (like .us for the United States, .ca for Canada). The infrastructure top-level domain (.arpa) is used exclusively for technical infrastructure purposes.
It’s important to note that new TLDs are periodically added to the domain space under a stringent evaluation process by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Theoretically, “.lpl” could be used in the future if it’s approved by ICANN.
For instance, looking back in 2014, ICANN executed one of the biggest expansions of the domain name system by rolling out a large number of new gTLDs. This included domains like .tech, .space, .xyz, etc. If an entity proposes the use of “.lpl” and it can pass through the rigorous ICANN evaluation standards, it might become a top-level domain.
The hypothetical addition of “.lpl” as a TLD could provide more namespace on the internet, potentially for specific industries, companies, or areas of interest. But as of now, in line with current authoritative data from IANA, “.lpl” is not a recognized or active TLD.
Sources: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA), and Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
