What is a .QA domain?

.QA is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Qatar.

It is commonly used by businesses, organizations, and individuals connected to Qatar, but is also available for broader use globally.

The .QA registry is operated by the Qatar Domains Registry.

Who can register a .QA domain?

Anyone can register a .QA domain. There are no local presence requirements.

Registration restrictions

While .QA domains are generally open, the registry enforces content and naming restrictions:

• Domain names must not include words or abbreviations that are:
  • Contrary to Qatari law
  • Offensive to Islamic values or morality

Domain requirements

.QA domains must follow standard naming and technical rules:

• Domain length must be between 2–63 characters
• Allowed characters: letters (A–Z), numbers (0–9), and hyphens
• Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
• No spaces or special characters

DNSSEC: Not supported

Technical information

• Registration processing time: up to 3 working days
• Nameservers must be properly configured for the domain to function correctly

Additional details

• Registration term: 1–5 years
• Local presence required: No
• WHOIS privacy: Available

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