Domain .is - national domain: Iceland

How to register a .is internet domain?

  • Registration fee
    $65,49 / year
  • Renewal fee
    $118,99 / year
  • Trade fee
    free of charge
    The domain owner change requires email confirmation by the subscriber. The domain owner change does not extend its validity.
  • Transfer fee
    free of charge
    renewal not included
    The domain transfer requires handover access to the subscriber's account on the .is registry website. The domain transfer does not extend its validity.
  • Reactivation fee
    $35,99
    Additional restore fee is due on the domain renewal date (30 days before expiration date). Restore is possible only within 14 days thereafter.
  • Minimum registration and renewal period
    1 year
  • Restrictions
    No
VAT may apply for EU individual customers

.is domain information

.is domain (Iceland) is available online without any restrictions. First .is domain name (hi.is) was registered on 11 December 1986 and was registered by the University of Iceland. In 2007-2010, according to the McAfee report "Mapping the Mal Web”, the .is domain name was one of the top 10 most secure TLDs in the world. By the end of 2022 there were almost 80 thousand .is domains registered. From 1986 .is domain name is managed by the ISNIC registry.

.is domain name is often used to be part of domain hacks. 

When registering an Icelandic domain, it is worth noting that the name could be in Icelandic. This means that you can use the Icelandic alphabet and not the Latin or English alphabet. Additionally, you can use the Icelandic character set, which includes letters such as á, é, í, ó, ú, and þ.

Why should I buy a .is domain name?

.is domain name is a great investment for any individual or business. Not only is it a unique domain extension, but it also has a variety of advantages. For starters, .is domains are easy to remember and are highly recognizable. Additionally, .is domains rank higher in some search engines, making it easier for customers to find your website. Additionally, .is domains are seen as more professional and trustworthy, which can help give your business a leg up over the competition. Finally, .is domains are more secure than other domain extensions, as they are not as vulnerable to malicious attacks and cybercrime. All in all, .is domains are a great investment for anyone looking to take their business online.

Iceland is a great country to consider for your domain registration, and with the right knowledge and resources, you can easily register a domain the .is domains. With the right domain, you can create a professional website that is sure to make a statement about your commitment to the country.

Information about the .is domain registry

.is - country code top-level domain name (ccTLD): Iceland

The available domain TLDs: .is

Registry: ISNIC - Internet Iceland ltd.

Website: https://www.isnic.is/

Public WHOIS server: whois.isnic.is

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