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.kz Domain: Kazakhstan ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.kz is the country-code top-level domain for Kazakhstan.

Overview

.kz is the country-code top-level domain for Kazakhstan, in Asia. It is managed by Kazakhstan Network Information Center (KazNIC).

Second-level names are open to registrants worldwide; Kazakh rules also address domains whose sites are hosted outside the country.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .com.kz, .org.kz, .edu.kz, .gov.kz.

Before you buy a .kz 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 .kz name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .kz?

.kz is the country-code top-level domain for Kazakhstan.

Who runs the .kz domain?

The .kz registry is managed by Kazakhstan Network Information Center (KazNIC).

Can I register a .kz domain from another country?

Generally yes. .kz is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .kz as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .kz as a signal that a site targets Kazakhstan.

Compare and explore

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

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