Published: 17.10.2026
The .kz extension is the country-code domain of Kazakhstan, a large country in Central Asia. Kazakh businesses, schools, media and public bodies use it to show that they are rooted in Kazakhstan, and visitors there tend to read the ending as a sign of a local presence. Kazakh is the state language and Russian is widely spoken, so the same address can serve sites in either language. Use the availability form just below this text to find out whether your name in .kz is still free.
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A short history
Like many national zones, the Kazakh one grew as companies, universities and public bodies went online. Early use came from the technical and academic world, and over time the zone spread to shops, service providers, media outlets and regional firms. The rules for the zone have been revised from time to time, so the current policy of the national registry is the one that matters when you order a name.
Who runs it
The .kz zone is run by a national registry, which keeps the central database of names and publishes the rules for holders. Registrars sell names to customers and pass the orders to the registry. Because the registry sets the conditions for registration, its published terms are the reference point for questions about eligibility, holder data and transfers. Conditions differ between zones, so check the current terms at the time of the order.
Rules in practice
- Holder conditions: the registry may set rules on who can hold a .kz name, so read them before you order.
- Contact data: the details you give must be accurate, and they may be checked when the registry asks for it.
- Letters and length: names are built from letters, digits and hyphens, and a single label can be up to 63 characters long.
- Renewal: keep the expiry date in your calendar and make sure the contact address is still monitored.
Who uses .kz
- Companies in Kazakhstan, from family firms to larger employers.
- Shops, restaurants, clinics and other services in towns and cities across the country.
- Schools, universities, clubs and community groups with an audience in Kazakhstan.
- Media, guides and information sites written for local readers in Kazakh or Russian.
Strengths
- The ending gives a clear local signal, so visitors in Kazakhstan can see at once that a business is based there.
- Search engines can treat a country-code ending as one hint about the audience, which may help a site with local content match local searches.
- A short name in .kz is easy to remember when it is printed on a shop sign, a menu or a delivery van.
Things to keep in mind
- The zone is tied to Kazakhstan, so an export business or an international project may also need a generic address.
- Visitors may expect pages in Kazakh, Russian or both, so plan the languages of the site before launch.
- Good short names are often taken, so a descriptive wording can be the better option.
- Registration conditions are specific to the zone and may apply to some applicants, so check them early in your planning.
Tips before you register
- Check the same name in .com and in other zones, and decide which ones matter for your audience.
- Record the holder details exactly as they appear in your official company papers.
- Decide the languages of the site early, and prepare pages in Kazakh and Russian if your visitors use both.
- Choose hosting with good connections to the region so that pages load quickly for local visitors.
- Set up mail authentication records and keep the renewal reminder active.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to live in Kazakhstan to register .kz? Holder conditions may apply, and they can depend on your situation. Check the current terms with a registrar before you order.
Is .kz only for Kazakh-language sites? No. The ending points to the country, while the language of the site is your choice. Sites in Kazakhstan may use Russian, Kazakh or both.
Does .kz help a site appear in local search results? It is a useful geographic signal. Relevant local content, fast pages and genuine links usually matter more.
