.istanbul registration
.istanbul is designed for businesses, organizations, residents, cultural initiatives, and other projects connected with Istanbul. Registration is open to everyone, with no location, citizenship, or organizational-status condition. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so earlier applications take priority. A .istanbul name must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Because eligibility is unrestricted, individuals and organizations can use the extension for local services, tourism, events, media, community projects, or an Istanbul-focused online identity without proving a formal connection to the city. To transfer an existing .istanbul domain to host.yt, first disable the registrar lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorization code and provide it during the transfer process. Completion can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date when the transfer is finalized. Changing the registered holder is a separate authenticated procedure. Validation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Both parties must complete the required confirmation within five days, or the request is cancelled. A holder change does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 18.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 18.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 18.99 EUR |
| Restore | 18.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 18.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .istanbul extension represent?
istanbul is a geographic domain extension associated with Istanbul. It gives websites a clear city-focused identity and is suitable for businesses, residents, cultural organizations, tourism services, events, publications, and online projects that want their connection with Istanbul to be immediately visible.
Who can register a .istanbul domain?
Anyone can register an available .istanbul domain. There are no conditions based on residence, citizenship, business location, or organizational type. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, and each registered label must contain between 3 and 63 characters.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .istanbul?
istanbul registration is open without eligibility conditions, so no documents are required to prove residence in Istanbul or a commercial connection to the city. The requested domain must be available, must meet the 3-to-63-character label-length rule, and is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is .istanbul a good choice, and what projects suit it?
istanbul is a practical choice when Istanbul is central to a project’s audience or identity. It fits local businesses, accommodation and tourism services, restaurants, events, cultural initiatives, neighborhood organizations, property projects, city publications, and personal sites focused on life or work in Istanbul.
When does .istanbul make more sense than .com?
Choose .istanbul when a visible connection to Istanbul matters more than broad global familiarity. It immediately signals a local focus and can clarify whom the site serves. Choose .com when the brand targets an international audience and does not want its identity tied primarily to one city.
How quickly is .istanbul registered, and how long does registration last?
Available .istanbul domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis after a valid registration request is processed. The confirmed registration and expiry dates are shown with the domain in your host.yt account, allowing you to track its active term and plan renewal before expiration.
How do I transfer a .istanbul domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at the current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorization code, and submit it with your transfer request to host.yt. The transfer may take several days. Once completed, one year is added to the domain’s expiry date, without changing the registered holder as part of that registrar transfer.