.shia Domain
.shia is a gTLD delegated in 2015, tied to the Shia branch of Islam. Its original operator, Asia Green IT System, breached its contractual obligations, and the domain remains under ICANN's EBERO Program in caretaker operations.
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About the .SHIA domain
What is the .SHIA domain?
This extension was affected by the same contractual breaches that led ICANN to intervene in other extensions operated by the same company, such as .nowruz, .pars, .tci, and .xn--mgbt3dhd, after finding that Asia Green failed to meet the emergency threshold set for downtime of its Registration Data Directory Service (RDDS). As a protective measure for existing domain holders, ICANN placed .shia under its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program, where it currently remains in "caretaker operations." Given this context, the current status of new .shia registrations is unclear and should be confirmed directly with ICANN or an accredited registrar.
.shia, tied to the Shia branch of Islam, was originally managed by Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. Following the same contractual breaches that affected .nowruz, .pars, .tci, and other extensions from the same operator, ICANN placed the domain under its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program, where it remains in "caretaker operations." The current status of new .shia domain registrations is unclear and should be confirmed directly with ICANN or an accredited registrar. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.
Uses of .SHIA
Who is the .SHIA domain for?
These are the most common situations where .SHIA is the ideal extension.
Projects tied to the Shia community
The original cultural and religious purpose of this extension, subject to the registry's current situation.
Mandatory verification before any action
Given the "caretaker operations" status under the EBERO program.
.SHIA vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .SHIA with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .shia This page | Registration status unclear under caretaker operations | To be confirmed with ICANN | Not available / inquire |
| .nowruz | Same situation: extension affected by the same operator (Asia Green) | To be confirmed with ICANN | Not available / inquire |
Registration process
How to register your .SHIA domain at miHosting
Check availability
Type the name you want in the search bar. We show you in seconds whether it's available or if you need to look for alternatives.
Complete registration
Fill in the registrant details and choose whether to add hosting. The entire process takes less than 5 minutes.
Your domain is live
Within minutes your .SHIA domain is active and visible from anywhere in the world. DNS propagates in under 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the .SHIA domain
Can I register a .shia domain right now?
The current status is unclear; the domain is in "caretaker operations" under ICANN's EBERO program — it's worth confirming with ICANN or a registrar.
Why did ICANN intervene in this registry?
Asia Green IT System failed to meet the emergency downtime threshold for its data directory service, leading to its placement in the EBERO Program.
What other extensions were affected by the same situation?
.nowruz, .pars, .tci, and .xn--mgbt3dhd, all operated by Asia Green IT System.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
First confirming .shia's status with our team, or considering a generic extension like .com.
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