.sy ccTLD
Syrian Arab Republic
The .sy TLD is the country-code top-level domain for the Syrian Arab Republic. It is managed by the National Agency for Network Services (NANS) and is used primarily by government entities, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals with ties to Syria. Registrations are restricted to entities with a legal presence or interest in Syria.
Registrations are restricted to: Syrian nationals, legal entities with a management center or ongoing activity in Syria, or owners of trademarks registered in Syria. Domain names must not contain inappropriate or religiously conflicting content.
.sy Domain Overview
The .sy extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by National Agency for Network Services (NANS). .sy was introduced in 1996.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .sy is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .sy?
The .sy domain was first delegated in 1996 to the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Washington, D.C. In 1997, management was transferred to the Syrian Telecommunications Establishment (STE). In 2009, the National Agency for Network Services (NANS) was established under Syrian law to manage the .sy domain and its IDN counterpart, . سورية. NANS formally assumed control after receiving ICANN approval in October 2010.
Did you know?
The .sy TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .sy Used For?
The .sy TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Government websites (.gov.sy)
Educational institutions (.edu.sy, .school.sy)
Commercial businesses (.co.sy, .biz.sy)
Non-governmental organizations (.org.sy)
Internet service providers (.net.sy)
Personal websites (.name.sy)
Media and news outlets (.tv.sy, .news.sy)
International organizations operating in Syria
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .sy Domain?
Eligibility
Registrants must be Syrian nationals, legal entities with operations in Syria, or trademark holders registered in Syria. Domain names must use Latin characters (A-Z, 0-9, hyphen), be 2–63 characters long, start and end with a letter or number, and must not be offensive, religiously contradictory, or misleading.
Open Registration
The .sy TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .sy 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
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .sy Data Compiled?
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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.