.lgbt

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.lgbt
DotLGBT gTLD logo.png
Introduced18 July 2014
TLD typeSponsored
StatusActive
Registry Identity Digital [1] [2]
SponsorIdentity Digital [1]
Intended use LGBT community
Registered domains2,841 (20 February 2017) [3]
Dispute policies UDRP
DNSSEC yes
Registry website get.lgbt

.lgbt is a sponsored top-level domain for the LGBT community, sponsored by Identity Digital. [2] [4] The domain name was delegated to the Root Zone on 18 July 2014. [5] The creation of .lgbt is meant to promote diversity and LGBT businesses, [6] and is open to LGBT businesses, organizations, and anyone wishing to reach the LGBT community. [7]

The first

PinkNews and Out Now Consulting were among the first to launch .lgbt websites. [8]

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