Type
New Generic TLD
Introduced
2014
Registry Operator
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi)
Registration
Open registration, available to anyone worldwide
About .istanbul
The .istanbul TLD is the full-name geographic domain for Turkey's largest city, complementing the shorter .ist extension. It is operated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality to support local commerce, tourism, and community presence. The domain is open for registration by businesses and individuals associated with the city.
.istanbul pricing
| Action | Price | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Register | $27.49 | 1 year |
| Renew | $28.49 | per year |
| Transfer in | $28.49 | adds 1 year |
Prices in USD and include free WHOIS privacy and DNS management. Final price is confirmed at checkout.
Register a .istanbul domain
Get your .istanbul domain for $27.49 the first year, then $28.49/yr. Free WHOIS privacy included.
Check .istanbul availabilityFrequently asked questions
- How much does a .istanbul domain cost?
- A .istanbul domain costs $27.49 per year to register at MyDomains.tech, and renews at $28.49 per year. Transferring an existing .istanbul domain to us costs $28.49 and adds a year to your registration.
- Who can register a .istanbul domain?
- .istanbul is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.
- Who operates the .istanbul registry?
- .istanbul is operated by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi), and was introduced in 2014. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.
- Does a .istanbul domain include WHOIS privacy?
- Yes. Every .istanbul domain registered with MyDomains.tech includes free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it, replacing your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record.