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.IST Domain

IST is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey. It represents 'Istanbul' and is an alternative to the primary .TR domain for Turkey.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Nic.tr
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.ist
Introduced: 2015

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a legal presence in Turkey or be a Turkish citizen.
Average Pricing: Prices vary, typically ranging from $20 to $50 USD per year.
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.ist/

Launch Dates & Availability

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Sunrise Period Start:2016-01-27
Sunrise Period End:2016-02-26
General Availability:2015-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a legal presence in Turkey or be a Turkish citizen.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain specifically assigned to Turkey, representing Istanbul.

IST was introduced as an alternative to .TR to promote Istanbul's global brand.It's one of the few city-specific ccTLDs in the world.

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Frequently Asked Questions

IST is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey. It represents 'Istanbul' and is an alternative to the primary .TR domain for Turkey. The .IST TLD is managed by Nic.tr and was introduced in 2015.

Registration for .IST domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a legal presence in Turkey or be a Turkish citizen.

The average pricing for a .IST domain is Prices vary, typically ranging from $20 to $50 USD per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .IST domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.ist. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.ist/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .IST domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .IST provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.