.қаз
.қаз (xn--80ao21a in the DNS) is a country-code extension for Kazakhstan, run by Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan since 2012. Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan sets who can register .қаз names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| In the DNS | xn--80ao21a |
|---|---|
| Type | Country code |
| Registry operator | Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan |
| Country | Kazakhstan |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 3 March 2012 |
| DNSSEC | Signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.kz |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--80ao21a |
Registrars that sell .қаз
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .қаз domain
The .қаз registry publishes registration data over WHOIS. The free domain report reads it and shows a .қаз domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan
| .kz | Country code |
New to extensions? The guide to how domain extensions work covers generic, country-code and brand extensions. For who sells extensions in general, see the list of domain registrars.
Sources: the IANA root zone database and the ICANN list of generic extensions (refreshed 2026-10-24). Something out of date? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .қаз extension?
Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan is the registry operator for .қаз, the country-code extension for Kazakhstan. The registry keeps the list of every .қаз name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .қаз domain?
Association of IT Companies of Kazakhstan sets who can register .қаз names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .қаз created?
.қаз was added to the DNS root zone on 3 March 2012, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .қаз domain?
The .қаз registry publishes registration data over WHOIS at whois.nic.kz. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .қаз signed with DNSSEC?
Yes. The .қаз zone is signed, so a .қаз domain can turn on DNSSEC once its registrar adds a DS record.