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What is .POST?

.POST is the top-level domain (TLD) sponsored by the Universal Postal Union, the specialized agency of the United Nations dedicated to the postal and logistics sector. .POST is a secure and trusted Internet space serving the needs of the global postal and logistics community in the digital economy.  .POST immediately identifies legitimate postal and logistics services:

✅ .POST by the Universal Postal Union 

  • Every registrant is vetted to ensure they meet the specific requirements for the .POST domain
  • Every domain is verified and confirmed to be legitimite, accurately reflecting and relating to the business of the potential registrant.
  • Every name is protected, benefitting from industry best practice DNS security compliance measures mandated by the UPU .POST Cybersecurity Framework.

Additional benefits for Posts and logistics entities:

  • Reduced costs: Postal services can benefit from economies of scale through the centralized management of the .POST TLD
  • Technical support: The UPU can provide technical support and guidance on cybersecurity best practices to Posts using the .POST domain
  • Global visibility: Using a TLD sponsored by a UN agency can enhance the online presence of postal and logistics services and potentially attract more international business partnerships.

Register your domain

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.POST Cyber Resilience initiatives

The UPU is committed to improving the safety and security of the global postal and logistics sector in an increasingly digital world, where cyber threats pose a significant and evolving risk. In response to these challenges, we are actively developing a range of initiatives designed to bolster the cyber resilience of our members and stakeholders.

.POST domain
A secure digital identity for postal and logistics organisations.

Register your domain 

.POST Shared Services Platform (https://trust.post)

TRUST.POST is the trusted digital space where you can register a .POST domain and select add-on 

services through its accompanying Shared Services Platform trust.post. 

A variety of new secure digital services are available on the .POST Shared Services Platform.

SECURE.POST
Cybersecurity awareness portal


SECURE.POST is the cybersecurity awareness portal developed by the Universal Postal Union for the global postal and logistics sector.

This online portal serves as a central gateway to cybersecurity tools,  cyber hygiene and cybersecurity awareness raising, training and learning resources for postal and logistics organizations worldwide.

POST-ISAC: information sharing and analysis centre


POST-ISAC – the Postal and Logistics Sector Information Sharing and Analysis Centre – is a crucial project
aimed at establishing a robust and effective platform for enhancing the cybersecurity posture of the global postal and logistics sector. The primary objective of POST-ISAC is to provide UPU members and sectoral stakeholders with the necessary information and resources to mitigate cyber risks and ensure the continuity
of essential services. More information at https://isac.post 


Establishment of an Expert Team on cyber resilience

The International Bureau has announced about the establishment of the cyber resilience Expert Team (ET) in an IB circular (200/2025) that was published on, Monday 08 December 2025, which available online at this link.

This Expert Team will be crucial for providing guidance and expertise for a new, dedicated UPU cyber resilience initiative: the Postal Information Sharing and Analysis Center (POST-ISAC). Please find further information on the POST-ISAC initiative here: https://isac.post

We invite you to designate a cyber security expert to join this new Expert Team. The IB seeks expertise across the full spectrum of cybersecurity matters: policy, technology, governance, and capacity building. 

To designate a representative, please send an email to hello@trust.post  with the name, title, and email contact of the representative. 

.POST policies

As the sponsor of .POST, the UPU and its bodies, including government and industry representatives, are responsible for developing, maintaining and enforcing the .POST policies.

Domain Management Policy

  

Reserved names

  

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Use of personal data

The UPU ensures the confidentiality and security of personal data collected from .POST domain registrants, in compliance with article 3.1(c)(ii) of the .POST sponsored top-level domain agreement between the UPU and ICANN.

The collection and handling of personal data by the UPU are governed by the UPU General Regulations and of Universal Postal Convention.  The UPU certifies that personal data will be used only for the purpose for which it has been collected.

Registrants wishing to access or correct their personal data should contact us.

.POST Registrar requirements

.POST registrar requirements

Requested domains

Applications that meet the conditions are published for a period of 30 days, during which objections or competing applications can be submitted.

You may also subscribe to receive new Notices by signing up here.

You will find the latest list of applications for domain names here. 

Zone file access

The .POST zone files contains information about domain names that are active in .POST (domain names, associated name server names and IP addresses).

To request access to the .POST zone file data please complete and submit the Zone File Access (ZFA) request form.

.POST Starter Package

Learn more about funding available to obtain a .POST Starter Package for SIDS and LDCs. 

.POST News

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Contact

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Weltpoststrasse 4
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