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The .krd top-level domain is a geographic TLD established to represent the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It was created to promote Kurdish culture, language, and identity online, offering an open namespace for individuals, organizations, and businesses with ties to or interest in the region. While not restricted by residency, registrations are encouraged for those engaged with Kurdish heritage, institutions, or community initiatives.
No residency requirements; open to global registrants, but promoted for use by entities connected to the Kurdistan Region.
The .krd extension is a geographic top-level domain in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by KRG Department of Information Technology. .krd was introduced in 2014. There are currently 1,759 domains registered under this extension. DNSSEC adoption stands at 1.3%.
Registration pricing for .krd is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
The .krd domain was applied for by the KRG Department of Information Technology and approved under ICANN’s New gTLD Program. The Registry Agreement was signed on December 5, 2013, and the domain was officially delegated to the root zone on July 18, 2014. The TLD was designed to strengthen the digital identity of the Kurdish people and support online cultural preservation.
The .krd TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .krd TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
1,759
1.3%
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Extension | .krd |
| Type | Generic TLD (gTLD) |
| Total Registrations | 1,759 |
| DNSSEC Adoption | 1.3% |
| Registration Price | Contact registrar |
| Renewal Price | Contact registrar |
| Registry Operator | KRG Department of Information Technology |
| Introduced | 2014-07-18 |
| Restrictions | No residency requirements; open to global registrants, but promoted for use by entities connected to the Kurdistan Region. |
Registration density analysis for .krd domains by character length. Currently 1,684 domains are registered across all lengths.
Total Registered
1.7K
Peak Saturation
0.59%
2-char names
DNSSEC Adoption
1.2%
Top Provider
Cloudflare
| Length | Registered | % Full | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 chars | 4 | 0.59% | |
| 3 chars | 82 | 0.47% | |
| 4 chars | 353 | 0.08% | |
| 5 chars | 319 | <0.01% | |
| 6 chars | 247 | <0.01% | |
| 7 chars | 201 | <0.01% | |
| 8 chars | 148 | <0.01% | |
| 9 chars | 113 | <0.01% | |
| 10 chars | 96 | <0.01% | |
| 11 chars | 78 | <0.01% | |
| 12 chars | 43 | <0.01% |
Updated daily from zone file analysis. Alpha density = registered / 26^length.
Compare across all TLDs →No residency or legal status requirements. Registrants are encouraged but not required to have a connection to the Kurdistan Region.
The .krd TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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