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.ISTANBUL Domain

A geographic top-level domain (TLD) for the city of Istanbul, Turkey, intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with Istanbul.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
WHOIS Server: whois.afilias-srs.net
Introduced: 2015

Technical Details

Restrictions: While open to all, registrants are encouraged to have a connection to Istanbul.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/istanbul/

Launch Dates & Availability

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

Registration Requirements:

While open to all, registrants are encouraged to have a connection to Istanbul.

Additional Information

A generic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically created for entities related to Istanbul, Turkey's largest city.

Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents: Europe and Asia.The .istanbul TLD helps promote the city's global brand and digital presence.

visit.istanbul
ibb.istanbul
kultur.istanbul

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Frequently Asked Questions

A geographic top-level domain (TLD) for the city of Istanbul, Turkey, intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with Istanbul. The .ISTANBUL TLD is managed by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality and was introduced in 2015.

Registration for .ISTANBUL domains has the following restrictions: While open to all, registrants are encouraged to have a connection to Istanbul.

The average pricing for a .ISTANBUL domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .ISTANBUL domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.afilias-srs.net. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.afilias.net/rdap/istanbul/ for more structured data access.

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

The .ISTANBUL domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.