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.iq Domain: Iraq ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.iq is the country-code top-level domain for Iraq.

Overview

.iq is the country-code top-level domain for Iraq, in Asia. It is managed by the Communications and Media Commission (CMC).

Managed by Iraq's Communications and Media Commission; rules for overseas registrants are not clearly published; check with the registry before buying.

Who can register

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Second-level endings: Mostly under .com.iq, .gov.iq, .edu.iq, .org.iq, .net.iq, .name.iq.

Before you buy a .iq name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .iq name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .iq?

.iq is the country-code top-level domain for Iraq.

Who runs the .iq domain?

The .iq registry is managed by Communications and Media Commission (CMC).

Can I register a .iq domain from another country?

Clear, current rules for overseas registrants are not readily available. Contact the registry or a registrar before you buy.

Does Google treat .iq as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .iq as a signal that a site targets Iraq.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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