.ST Domain
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation off the western coast of Africa.
Registry & Technical Information
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Registration Requirements:
No specific restrictions; open for registration to individuals and organizations worldwide.
Additional Information
Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing São Tomé and Príncipe in the DNS system.
The .ST domain has gained popularity for creative domain hacks, particularly for words ending in 'st'.São Tomé and Príncipe is the second-smallest African country by area, making its domain extension quite unique.
Frequently Asked Questions
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation off the western coast of Africa. The .ST TLD is managed by Tecnisys and was introduced in 1997.
Registration for .ST domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration to individuals and organizations worldwide.
The average pricing for a .ST domain is $70. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .ST domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.st. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .ST domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
As a country code TLD, .ST provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.