Published: 17.10.2026
The .tj extension is the country-code domain of Tajikistan, a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Asia with its capital in Dushanbe. Tour operators, traders, language schools and local organisations use it to show that they work in Tajikistan. Enter the name you have in mind into the availability form below this text to see whether it is still available in .tj.
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A short history
Tajikistan has its own national code, and for many years the zone was used mainly by government bodies, universities and a small number of technology firms. As local media, tourism businesses and traders began to publish online, more organisations chose a name in the zone. Today it serves a mix of local companies and foreign projects that work across the country, from the capital to the high valleys of the Pamir Mountains.
Who runs it
Registration for .tj goes through accredited registrars, while a national registry holds the official list of names. The rules on who can hold a name, and how contact data is checked, are set out in the registry's published terms. Read those terms before you order, because they can be revised over time.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry may set rules on who can hold a name, so check them before you commit to a registration.
- Contact data: details must be accurate, and they may be checked by the registry or by the registrar.
- Characters: standard Latin letters, digits and hyphens are the simplest choice, since the rules for other scripts may differ.
- Renewal: a name that expires can be lost, so enable auto-renewal and keep the notification address active.
Who uses .tj
- Tour operators and guides who take visitors into the Pamir Mountains and other high valleys.
- Traders, transport firms and agricultural businesses that work with partners in the country.
- Schools, language centres and training providers serving students in Dushanbe and beyond.
- Development and community projects that report on their work and invite local participation.
Strengths
- The ending gives a clear link to Tajikistan, so local customers can recognise a site at once.
- A country-code name can serve as one signal of the intended audience for search engines, alongside the content itself.
- Two letters are short enough to print on a guidebook, a van or a business card.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone points to one country, so a travel company with worldwide customers may also want a generic address.
- Tajik and Russian are both used in everyday life, so decide which language the site should lead with.
- Foreign visitors may not know the ending, so show the full address next to the country name.
- Rules can change over time, so check the current terms before you renew or transfer the name.
Tips before you register
- Compare the name with .com and decide whether the second address is worth owning.
- Give holder details exactly as they appear in your registration papers.
- Plan route maps, booking forms and contact pages in the languages your visitors speak.
- Add mail authentication records before the domain sends bookings or invoices.
- Use a strong password and two-step login on the registrar account.
Frequently asked questions
Is a local company required to hold a .tj name? Conditions may apply to holders, so read the registry's current terms before you order.
Is .tj only for websites in Tajik? No. The ending points to the country, while the language of the site is your choice.
Does a .tj name help a tourism site appear in local results? It can be one geographic hint. Accurate route information, reviews from real guests and clear contact details usually matter more.
