.قطر
.قطر (xn--wgbl6a in the DNS) is a country-code extension for Qatar, run by Communications Regulatory Authority since 2010. Communications Regulatory Authority sets who can register .قطر names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
| In the DNS | xn--wgbl6a |
|---|---|
| Type | Country code |
| Registry operator | Communications Regulatory Authority |
| Country | Qatar |
| Who can register | Set by the registry |
| In the root zone since | 24 December 2010 |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
| RDAP server | None listed |
| WHOIS server | whois.registry.qa |
| IANA record | iana.org/domains/root/db/xn--wgbl6a |
Registrars that sell .قطر
| Integrated |
From the list of domain registrars. Other registrars may sell it too.
Look up a .قطر domain
The .قطر registry publishes registration data over WHOIS. The free domain report reads it and shows a .قطر domain's registrar, dates, status and DNS in one place. For the raw record, use the WHOIS lookup.
More extensions from Communications Regulatory Authority
| .qa | 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 Something out of date?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 .قطر extension?
Communications Regulatory Authority is the registry operator for .قطر, the country-code extension for Qatar. The registry keeps the list of every .قطر name; registrars sell the names to the public.
Can anyone register a .قطر domain?
Communications Regulatory Authority sets who can register .قطر names; some country codes need a local address, so check its rules before you buy.
When was .قطر created?
.قطر was added to the DNS root zone on 24 December 2010, according to IANA.
How do I look up who owns a .قطر domain?
The .قطر registry publishes registration data over WHOIS at whois.registry.qa. The free domain report on lemon.domains reads it for you and shows the registrar, dates and status.
Is .قطر signed with DNSSEC?
No. The .قطر zone isn't signed with DNSSEC in the root zone.