.fi registration
.fi is Finland’s country-code domain extension, suited to Finnish businesses, organisations, residents and international projects serving the Finnish market. Registration is open to legal entities and individuals, but holder details depend on status and residence. Legal entities provide a registration number, using a Y-tunnus for Finnish entities. Finnish residents provide a HETU, while individuals elsewhere provide their date of birth in DD-MM-YYYY format. .fi names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special registration procedure. A domain label may contain between 2 and 63 characters. The registry may request further information to identify the holder and confirm compliance with its registration rules. Supported internationalised characters include Finnish letters such as å, ä and ö, alongside a broader range of Latin characters. A .fi address gives a project a clear connection to Finland. It can support a Finnish-language website, a local company, a regional service, an association or an international brand building a dedicated presence for customers in Finland. Accurate holder information is important because the required registration data must match whether the applicant is a company or an individual. To transfer a .fi domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection at the current registrar and request the authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and the domain’s existing expiration date remains unchanged by the transfer.
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Specifications
| Registration | 17.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 17.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 17.99 EUR |
| Restore | 17.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 17.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .fi extension stand for?
fi is the country-code domain extension associated with Finland. It signals a Finnish identity or a specific focus on the Finnish market, making it relevant for local companies, organisations, public-facing services, personal projects and international brands that maintain a dedicated presence for customers in Finland.
Who can register a .fi domain?
Individuals and legal entities may register .fi domains, including applicants outside Finland. The required holder information varies by applicant type and residence. Legal entities provide their official registration number, Finnish residents provide a HETU, and individuals living in other countries provide their date of birth.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .fi?
Registration requires identifying information rather than a single document for every applicant. Companies must provide a legal entity registration number, with Finnish entities using their Y-tunnus. Finnish individuals need a HETU, while other individuals submit a birth date in DD-MM-YYYY format. Further verification information may be requested.
Is .fi a good choice, and what projects suit it?
fi is a practical choice for projects with a meaningful connection to Finland. It suits Finnish businesses, local services, associations, personal sites, Finnish-language content and country-specific storefronts. International companies can also use it to separate their Finnish offering from websites intended for other markets.
When does .fi make more sense than .com?
Choose .fi when the project primarily serves Finland or when a Finnish identity should be immediately visible. Choose .com when the same website targets a broad international audience without a strong country focus. .fi offers clearer local positioning, while .com provides more geographically neutral branding.
How quickly is a .fi domain registered, and how long does it last?
fi domains are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis once a valid application is processed. Registration can take longer if the registry requests additional holder verification. The applicable registration and renewal term should be reviewed with the order, together with the renewal settings for the domain.
How do I transfer a .fi domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar and obtain the domain’s authorisation code. Provide that code when submitting the transfer to host.yt. A .fi transfer may take several days to complete. The process does not change the domain’s existing expiration date, so its current registration schedule remains intact.