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What you need to register a .krd domain

.krd gives websites a more specific identity than a broad classic extension. It works well for regional projects, campaigns, landing pages, and brands that want their domain to communicate purpose immediately.

gTLDKRD Kurdish Culture
At a glance

Registration details

Typical registration time24 Hours
Extension typegTLD
Registration length1 year(s)
Registration privacyAvailable
DNS security supportSupported | Learn how to add DNSSEC
Local presence serviceNo
Available to individualsYes
Available to organizationsYes
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Registration requirements

Use accurate and current information. The registry may ask SoxDomains to confirm supporting details.

Is there a special use for .krd?

No

Is there any other information needed to register a .krd domain?

Yes 3-Letter .KRD Domains are protected and require a direct application with the registry Registering a protected 3-letter .KRD domain name involves a few key steps: Obtain a Protected Domain Key (Token): You must first apply for and receive a unique token directly from the .KRD registry. Please note that the registry charges a fee for this token. Send your token requests to: [email protected] Contact Our Support Team: Once you've successfully obtained your token, please open a support ticket within your SoxDomains account. Invoicing & Domain Creation: Our team will then assist you with the necessary invoicing and guide you through the process of creating and activating your new 3-letter .KRD domain name.

Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .krd?

Yes An applicant must warrant and agree that the domain name will be used to support the mission and purpose of the .KRD TLD which includes but is not limited to, the promotion and development of the Kurdistan Region as it relates to: people, language, culture, history or economy. See the full Registration Policy for more information.

Are Individual .krd domain registrations allowed?

Yes

Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .krd?

Yes

Are some .krd 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 .krd?

No

Private Registration service available?

Yes

.krd Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees?

No

Helpful answers

Common questions

What is the registration term allowed for .krd domain names?

.krd domain names are available for 1 year(s).

How long does it take to register my .krd domain name?

The domain registration time frame for .krd during general availability is 24 Hours.

What are the characters and valid character lengths for .krd domain names?

.krd Domain Names must: have minimum of 4 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.krd); andnot include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.krd).

What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .krd domain?

DNSSEC is available for .krd domain. Enabling DNSSEC will protect .krd 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 .krd?

Trustee Service is not available for .krd extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.

Can I transfer out my .krd domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?

Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .krd requirements before a transfer out can be started.

Can I hide my .krd registration information (Private Registration)?

Yes. You can activate Private Registration when registering a new .krd domain.

What is the grace period for .krd 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.

Who is the registry that manages .krd domain names?

The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .krd Top Level Domain is KRG Department of Information Technology. You may visit them at https://dot.krd/.

Who manages this extension

Registry information

Registry: KRG Department of Information Technology

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