.istanbul Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register Instant
  • Type gTLD
  • Renewal Grace Period 40 days
  • Redemption Period 30 days
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Privacy Protection Available
  • DNSSEC Supported / Learn how to add DNSSEC
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .istanbul? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .istanbul domain? No
  • Does .istanbul have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .istanbul? No
  • Are Individual .istanbul domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .istanbul? Yes
  • Are some .istanbul domain names restricted? Yes

    Some domain names may be permanently or temporarily reserved or restricted for registry operations, as premium domain names or to comply with ICANN requirements.

    To comply with ICANN requirements, all two-character domains shall be initially reserved, however may be released in the future. In addition reserved names for a) International Olympic Committee, b) International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and c) Intergovernmental Organizations, for new gTLDs., are not available in accordance with ICANN. The list of these names can be found here.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .istanbul? No
  • Private Registration service available? Yes
  • .istanbul Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .istanbul domain names?
.istanbul domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .istanbul domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .istanbul during general availability is Instant.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .istanbul domain names?
.istanbul Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 1 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.istanbul); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.istanbul).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .istanbul domain?
DNSSEC is available for .istanbul domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .istanbul domain names against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. DNSSEC can be configured in your domain name's DNS panel.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .istanbul?
Trustee Service is not available for .istanbul extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .istanbul domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .istanbul requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .istanbul registration information (Private Registration)?
Yes. You can activate Private Registration during the purchase of a new .istanbul domain.
What is the grace period for .istanbul domain name?
In accordance with ICANN, Generic Top Level Domains (gTLD) have a 40 day "Grace period" in which a domain name can be renewed without incurring an additional fee. Its important to note however that your domain will no longer resolve on the day it expires. After the 40 day grace period, there is a 30 day "Redemption Period" in which you can renew your domain name for an additional $150 USD.
Who is the registry that manages .istanbul domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .istanbul Top Level Domain is Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. You may visit them at https://www.nic.istanbul/.
  • Registry Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
  • .istanbul Registry logo
  • Accredited Yes
  • Dispute Policy https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/help/dndr/udrp-en
  • Sponsoring Organization
    Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
    Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Electrical Engineering Mehmet Nezihi Ozmen Mh. Kasim Sk. N.62 Zemin Kat A Bl. Gungoren, Istanbul, Merter, 34010
    Turkey
  • Administrative Contact
    Registry Manager
    Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality / Medya A.S.
    Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Department of Electrical Engineering Mehmet Nezihi Ozmen Mh. Kasim Sk. N.62 Zemin Kat A Bl. Gungoren, Istanbul, Merter, 34010
    Turkey
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +90.2124495839
    Fax: +90.2124495111
  • Technical Contact
    Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
    Afilias
    Building 3, Suite 105, 300 Welsh Road, Horsham, PA 19044
    United States
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +1.215.706.5700
    Fax: +1.215.706.5701
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    c0.nic.istanbul 65.22.146.9
    2a01:8840:90:0:0:0:0:9
    b0.nic.istanbul 65.22.145.9
    2a01:8840:8f:0:0:0:0:9
    a0.nic.istanbul 65.22.144.9
    2a01:8840:8e:0:0:0:0:9
    a2.nic.istanbul 65.22.147.9
    2a01:8840:91:0:0:0:0:9