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.qa Domain: Qatar ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.qa is the country-code top-level domain for Qatar.

Overview

.qa is the country-code top-level domain for Qatar, in Asia. It is managed by Qatar Domains Registry (QDR).

It is unclear whether overseas buyers can register; .com.qa reportedly needs a Qatari commercial registration. 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: Also .com.qa, .net.qa, .edu.qa and others.

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

Frequently asked questions

What country is .qa?

.qa is the country-code top-level domain for Qatar.

Who runs the .qa domain?

The .qa registry is managed by Qatar Domains Registry (QDR).

Can I register a .qa 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 .qa as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .qa as a signal that a site targets Qatar.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org · www.aeserver.com. Last reviewed October 2026.

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