.dz is the
country code top-level domain
A country code top-level domain (ccTLD) is an Internet
The Internet (or internet) is the global system of interconnected computer networks that uses the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate between networks and devices. It ...
(ccTLD) for
Algeria
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(from ''Dzayer'', the local name for Algeria).
It is administered by the DZ Network Internet Center, a subdivision of CERIST (''Centre de Recherche sur l'Information Scientifique et Technique''). To apply for a .dz domain name, one must be an entity established in Algeria and/or having legal representation in Algeria and/or having a document justifying the name ownership rights in the country. Currently, NIC.DZ charges 1000
Algerian dinars per year for a domain (about
US$).
Second-level domains
Registrations are taken directly at the second level, or at the third level beneath these names:
* .com.dz: Commercial entities
* .gov.dz: Governmental entities
* .org.dz: Entities appointing non-governmental and not commercial organizations
* .edu.dz: Entities of education
* .asso.dz: Approved associations
* .pol.dz: Political parties
* .art.dz: Arts
* .net.dz: Network providers/operators and entities operating in other back-end internet services
* .tm.dz: Entities, residing abroad, which possess protected trademarks covered in Algeria and having no document justifying an activity or presence in Algeria.
* .soc.dz: Natural persons, residing in Algeria, who possess protected trademarks in Algeria and do not exercise a commercial activity (not having Algerian Trade certificate)
Second top-level domain
A second top-level domain will be used for Algeria, intended for domain names in the local language, using Arabic characters: الجزائر. It was registered in 2011 and is represented as .xn--lgbbat1ad8j for the DNS name.
See also
*
Internet in Algeria
References
External links
IANA .dz whois informationNIC.DZCDER.DZCRBT.DZ
Internet in Algeria
Mass media in Algeria
Country code top-level domains
Communications in Algeria
Council of European National Top Level Domain Registries members
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