.ke registration
.ke is Kenya’s country-code domain extension, suited to businesses, organisations, services, and online projects with a clear connection to the Kenyan market. Registration follows a standard process without a special registry procedure. Available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an earlier valid application takes priority. A .ke name must contain between 3 and 63 characters. Before submitting an order, check the spelling carefully and make sure the name reflects the audience, organisation, or service it will represent. Because allocation depends on availability when the request is processed, finding an available name does not reserve it until registration succeeds. To transfer an existing .ke domain to host.yt, first remove any transfer lock or protection at the current registrar. You must also request the domain’s authorisation code and provide it when starting the transfer. Processing can take several days, but the domain’s existing expiration date is not changed by the transfer itself. A change of domain holder uses a separate ownership-change procedure. Contact host.yt before beginning so the required steps can be confirmed for the domain. Once managed through host.yt, supported operations include contact and DNS changes, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, DNSSEC record management, forwarding, and automatic-renewal preferences. These functions can also support automated domain administration through compatible APIs.
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Specifications
| Registration | 107.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 107.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 107.99 EUR |
| Restore | 107.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 107.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ke extension stand for?
ke is the country-code domain extension for Kenya. It gives a website an immediate geographic association with the country, making it particularly relevant for Kenyan businesses, organisations, local services, community initiatives, and international projects that want a clearly identifiable presence for users in Kenya.
Who can register a .ke domain?
ke registrations follow a standard application process and are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The notes establish no special eligibility procedure for applicants. A registration can proceed when the requested name is available, meets the 3-to-63-character length requirement, and the submitted order is valid.
Are there restrictions or documents required to register .ke?
There is no special registration procedure or document step identified for .ke. The domain label must contain between 3 and 63 characters, and the requested name must be available. Allocation is first come, first served, so submitting a valid request promptly matters when a name is desirable.
Is .ke a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ke is a practical choice for a project focused on Kenya or intended to signal a Kenyan identity. It fits local companies, public-facing services, associations, campaigns, regional content, and brands entering the Kenyan market. The geographic signal is strongest when Kenya is central to the project’s audience or purpose.
When does .ke make more sense than .com?
ke makes more sense when Kenyan relevance should be visible directly in the address. It provides a stronger country signal than .com, which is broadly international and geographically neutral. Choose .com for a global-first identity; choose .ke when local recognition and a clear Kenyan market focus are more important.
How quickly is .ke registered, and how long does registration last?
A .ke request follows standard processing, with the name allocated first come, first served if it remains available when submitted. The applicable registration term is confirmed during the host.yt ordering process. Registration is complete only after successful processing, so an availability check alone should not be treated as a reservation.
How do I transfer a .ke domain to host.yt?
Disable the domain’s transfer lock or other transfer protection at your current registrar, then obtain its authorisation code. Provide that code when starting the transfer to host.yt. The process may take several days. Transferring does not alter the domain’s existing expiration date, so its current renewal schedule remains relevant.