.ps ccTLD
The .ps TLD is the country-code domain for the State of Palestine. It is used by individuals, businesses, and government entities in Palestine to establish a local online identity. Originally reserved in 1999 after Palestine was granted full UN membership and assigned an ISO 3166 code, .ps became operational in March 2000 with gov.ps as its first registered domain.
Primarily intended for entities connected to Palestine; open to local and international registrants with no strict residency requirements.
.ps Domain Overview
The .ps extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority (PNINA). .ps was introduced in 2000.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .ps is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .ps?
The .ps domain was first applied for in 1997 by Palestinian tech professionals but was initially denied. After lobbying and Palestine’s full UN membership in 1999, .ps was officially assigned in ISO 3166-1 on March 22, 2000. The first live domain, gov.ps, went online shortly after. The Palestinian National Internet Naming Authority (PNINA) was established in 2003 to manage day-to-day operations under the oversight of the Ministry of Telecommunications & Information Technology.
Did you know?
The .ps TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .ps Used For?
The .ps TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Government websites
Local businesses
Educational institutions
Non-profit organizations
Media and news outlets
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .ps Domain?
Eligibility
No formal restrictions based on residency or legal entity status. Registrants must comply with PNINA’s registration policies, including accurate contact information.
Open Registration
The .ps TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ps domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.
Registrar Price Monitoring
Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.
Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.