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    • .dj

    Country-code top-level domains

    Overview

    • .dj is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Djibouti.
    • It is commonly marketed and used as a domain hack for music-related sites because "DJ" is widely recognized as "disc jockey".
    • Registrations are taken directly at the second level (example: example.dj).
    • Registered domains: approximately 114 (data point dated 16 August 2022).

    History

    • Introduced/implemented: 22 May 1996.
    • Registry / sponsor:
      • Managed by Djibouti Telecom (Societe de Telecommunications Internationales de Djibouti / STID).
      • Registrations have been provided by dotDJ (dot.dj).
    • Dispute handling can be negotiated via Association.DJ.

    Usage and Audience

    • Primary audiences:
      • Entities connected with Djibouti (country-related sites and services).
      • Music and entertainment communities, particularly disc jockeys and music‑technology services.
    • Marketing and suggested uses:
      • Marketed toward music-related domains and as a memorable domain hack for DJs.
      • The official site has also suggested uses such as "data journals."
    • Notable example domains used as domain hacks include rave.dj, transitions.dj, and cord.dj.

    Registration Rules

    • General eligibility and restrictions:
      • The .dj domain has no broad geographic restriction on who can register; registrations are available to entities outside Djibouti.
      • Some names are reserved or subject to first-registration rights for famous trademark owners.
      • Generic names (reserved for services of common interest) cannot be accepted under rules set aside by International DJ.
      • To prevent naming conflicts, domain name registration may be subject to prior approval.
    • Structure and administration:
      • Registrations are taken directly at the second level.
      • Dispute resolution: disputes can be negotiated via Association.DJ.

    SEO and Brand Impact

    • Brand positioning:
      • .dj is positioned both as a national ccTLD for Djibouti and as a niche TLD for the music/DJ community.
      • Its value for branding largely comes from the "DJ" abbreviation, making it attractive for music services, artist pages, and audio tools.
    • Search and trust considerations:
      • The TLD's dual identity (country code and music shorthand) informs how organizations choose .dj for memorability and niche branding rather than broad trust signals.

    Notable Cases or Examples

    • Examples of music-focused or domain-hack uses:

      • rave.dj
      • transitions.dj
      • cord.dj

    • Related ccTLDs sometimes used similarly for media or entertainment purposes: .am, .fm, .me, .mu

    Operator

    Djibouti Telecom S.A

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

domain:       DJ

organisation: Djibouti Telecom S.A
address:      3, BD Georges Pompidou
address:      P.O. BOX 2105
address:      Djibouti 2105
address:      Djibouti

contact:      administrative
name:         DJIBTEL Admin Contact
organisation: Djibouti Telecom S.A
address:      3, BD Georges Pompidou
address:      P.O. BOX 2105
address:      Djibouti 2105
address:      Djibouti
phone:        +253 21321247
e-mail:       bourhan.abdoulkader@djibtel.dj

contact:      technical
name:         DJIBTEL Tech Contact
organisation: Djibouti Telecom S.A
address:      3, BD Georges Pompidou
address:      P.O. BOX 2105
address:      Djibouti 2105
address:      Djibouti
phone:        +253 21357710
e-mail:       abdillahi.youssouf@djibtel.dj

nserver:      NS1.DJIBTELECOM.DJ 197.241.17.175
nserver:      NS2.DJIBTELECOM.DJ 196.201.196.54
nserver:      NS3.DJIBTELECOM.DJ 52.213.131.190

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://www.nic.dj

created:      1996-05-22
changed:      2024-12-25
source:       IANA

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