.dz Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Month
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Algeria
  • Registration Period Available for 1 and 2 year(s)
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register No
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Is there a special use for .dz? No
  • Any other information I need to register a .dz domain? Yes
    Domain name must be related to trademark or company name. Main nameservers must be located in Algeria, we can provide this service.
  • Does .dz have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .dz? Yes
    Copy of trademark registered in Algeria (including registration forms), AND a copy of Algerian company incorporation.
  • Are Individual .dz domain registrations allowed? No
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .dz? Yes
  • Are some .dz domain names restricted? Yes
    Generic names, offensive, misleading, and names contrary to Algerian law is prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .dz? Yes
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .dz Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .dz domain names?
.dz domain names are available for 1 and 2 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .dz domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .dz during general availability is 1 Month.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .dz domain names?
.dz Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 24 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.dz); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.dz).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .dz domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .dz domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .dz?
Trustee Service is not available for .dz extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .dz domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .dz requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .dz registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .dz domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .dz domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .dz domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .dz domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .dz Top Level Domain is DZ-NIC. You may visit them at http://www.nic.dz/.
  • Registry DZ-NIC
  • .dz Registry logo
  • Dispute Policy https://www.nic.dz/docs
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    Moussa Benhamadi
    CERIST
    Rue des Trois Feres Aissiou, Ben-Aknoun
    Algiers 16035
    Algeria
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +213 21 91 54 34
    Fax: +213 21 91 62 10
  • Technical Contact
    Aouaouche El-Maouhab
    CERIST
    Rue des Trois Freres Aissiou, Ben-Aknoun
    Algiers 16035
    Algeria
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +213 21 91 54 34
    Fax: +213 21 91 62 10
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    ns1.nic.dz 193.194.64.242
    2001:4340:1030:2:0:0:0:2
    ns2.nic.dz 213.179.160.66
    ns3.nic.fr 192.134.0.49
    2001:660:3006:1:0:0:1:1
    ns-dz.afrinic.net 196.216.168.36
    2001:43f8:120:0:0:0:0:36
    ns5.nic.dz 193.0.9.71
    2001:67c:e0:0:0:0:0:71
    ns4.nic.dz 204.61.216.103
    2001:500:14:6103:ad:0:0:1