.IST Top-Level Domain
IST is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Turkey. It represents 'Istanbul' and is an alternative to the primary .TR domain for Turkey.
Registry: Nic.tr
Type: ccTLD
Introduced: 2015
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.ist
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.ist/
Average Pricing: Prices vary, typically ranging from $20 to $50 USD per year.
Restrictions: Registrants must have a legal presence in Turkey or be a Turkish citizen.
Additional Information
What is a ccTLD?
Country Code Top-Level Domain specifically assigned to Turkey, representing Istanbul.
Fun Facts
IST was introduced as an alternative to .TR to promote Istanbul's global brand.It's one of the few city-specific ccTLDs in the world.