Extension
.post
.post in short
The .post domain is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) restricted to the postal sector. It is managed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a United Nations agency, and is reserved for postal operators and related services.
.post at a glance
Type
sTLD — Sponsored top-level domain
Registry
Universal Postal Union
Launched
2012
Country / scope
Generic — postal sector
Restrictions
Restricted — postal-sector operators only
Typical price
Restricted
Example sites
postal services
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
How to obtain a .post domain
.post is a restricted extension that is not available through ordinary domain registrars. Eligibility is limited to the community described below, and names are assigned through the sponsoring authority's own process rather than a public checkout. If you do not qualify, a generic extension such as .com or .org is the appropriate alternative.
tldlist.us is an independent reference and not a registrar. Restricted-TLD eligibility and processes are determined by the sponsoring authority.
What does .post mean?
The .post extension is a sponsored, restricted top-level domain created for the global postal sector. It is sponsored by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialised agency of the United Nations that coordinates postal policy worldwide. Launched in 2012, .post is designed to be a secure, trusted namespace for postal operators and the services around them.
Unlike open extensions, .post is governed by the UPU's policies and is tied to the postal community. The aim is a recognisable, reliable home for postal services online — from national post offices to postal financial and logistics services — under a banner that signals official postal involvement and is held to community standards.
Who uses .post?
.post is used by national postal operators, postal unions and associations, and approved providers of postal-related services such as logistics, e-commerce delivery and postal financial services. Because eligibility is tied to the postal sector and overseen by the UPU, a .post address indicates a genuine connection to official postal infrastructure.
It is not a general-purpose extension and is unavailable to ordinary businesses or individuals. Companies wanting a logistics or delivery brand without postal-sector eligibility use generic options such as .com instead. .post is specifically for the postal community and its approved partners.
.post registration rules and requirements
.post is restricted. Registration is governed by the Universal Postal Union and limited to members of the postal sector and approved service providers, in line with the UPU's eligibility and security policies. Applicants must qualify under those rules rather than registering freely through a mainstream registrar. The restriction, and the UPU's oversight, are what make .post a trusted, sector-specific namespace.
Can you buy a .post domain?
No — .post is a restricted extension and is not sold to the public. It is reserved for the eligible community described above, so there is no open price or registrar checkout. The table below summarises who may hold a .post name and who administers it.
| Aspect | .post status |
|---|---|
| Eligible registrants | Postal sector & approved partners |
| Sponsor / policy authority | Universal Postal Union (UPU) |
| Public open registration | Not available |
.post pros and cons
Pros
- Trusted, sector-specific identity overseen by the UPU.
- Restricted eligibility limits abuse and impersonation.
- Signals a genuine connection to official postal infrastructure.
- Backed by a United Nations specialised agency.
Cons
- Restricted — only the postal sector and approved partners qualify.
- Not available to ordinary businesses or individuals.
- No standard registrar path or open pricing.
- Low public familiarity compared with generic extensions.
Example .post websites
- National postal operators publish official services under .post.
- Postal unions and associations use .post for sector resources.
- Approved postal financial and logistics services operate on .post addresses.
.post — frequently asked questions
What is the .post domain?
The .post domain is a sponsored, restricted top-level domain for the global postal sector, sponsored by the Universal Postal Union (a UN agency). It is reserved for postal operators and approved postal-related services and is not open to the general public.
Who can register a .post domain?
Only members of the postal sector and approved service providers, under the eligibility and security policies of the Universal Postal Union. Ordinary businesses and individuals cannot register a .post name.
Who manages the .post domain?
The .post domain is sponsored and governed by the Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialised agency of the United Nations that coordinates international postal policy. The UPU sets the eligibility and security rules for the namespace.
Can a delivery company get a .post domain?
Only if it qualifies under the UPU's postal-sector eligibility rules as an approved provider. A general logistics or delivery business without that postal-sector connection would use a generic extension such as .com instead.