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.QA Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Communications Regulatory Authority
WHOIS Server: whois.registry.qa
Introduced: 1996

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Qatar or be a registered trademark holder.
Average Pricing: Prices vary significantly based on the registrar and type of registration (e.g., individual, company, trademark). Generally ranges from $50 to $200 per year.
RDAP Server: https://rdap.registry.qa/

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General Availability:1996-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in Qatar or be a registered trademark holder.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Qatar in the Domain Name System.

The .qa domain is also used for some Qatar-related websites outside the country, such as Qatar's embassies worldwide.

qatarairways.qa
qnb.qa

101domain
GoDaddy
Marcaria
Gandi
NameCheap
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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar. The .QA TLD is managed by Communications Regulatory Authority and was introduced in 1996.

Registration for .QA domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Qatar or be a registered trademark holder.

The average pricing for a .QA domain is Prices vary significantly based on the registrar and type of registration (e.g., individual, company, trademark). Generally ranges from $50 to $200 per year.. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

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

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

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