.lk registration
.lk is Sri Lanka’s country-code domain extension. It suits businesses, organisations, services and personal projects that want a clear association with Sri Lanka. Registration follows no special procedure: available names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Each domain label must contain between 4 and 63 characters. Choose a name that is distinctive, easy to type and relevant to your audience. Because allocation depends on availability, submitting an order does not reserve a name already claimed by someone else. Once registered, .lk supports standard domain management tasks, including DNS changes, contact updates, renewal settings, registrar locking and DNSSEC record management. To transfer an existing .lk domain to host.yt, first disable any transfer protection at your current registrar and request the domain’s authorisation code. Submit that code with the transfer order. Completion may take several days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the domain’s existing expiry date. Changing the registered holder uses a separate authentication process. Confirmation emails are sent to both the current holder and the proposed new holder. Both parties should complete validation promptly, because the request is cancelled after five days if authentication is not completed. A completed holder change does not alter the domain’s expiry date.
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Specifications
| Registration | 104.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 63.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 67.99 EUR |
| Restore | 104.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 104.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .lk extension stand for?
lk is the country-code top-level domain associated with Sri Lanka. It gives a website, service or email address a clear Sri Lankan identity, making it particularly relevant for organisations, businesses and individuals serving people in Sri Lanka or presenting a connection to the country.
Who can register a .lk domain?
Applicants may register an available .lk name without going through a special registration procedure. Domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so eligibility in practice depends on whether the requested name is still available and meets the required label length.
Are there restrictions or documents required to register .lk?
lk registration does not involve an additional registry procedure or document-verification step. The requested name must be available, and its label must be between 4 and 63 characters. Allocation is first come, first served, so an available name should be submitted without delay.
Is .lk a good choice, and what projects is it suited to?
lk is a practical choice for projects focused on Sri Lanka, including local businesses, public-interest resources, regional services, community initiatives and personal sites. It immediately signals a Sri Lankan connection, helping visitors understand the geographic relevance of the website before they open it.
When does .lk make more sense than .com?
Choose .lk when a strong Sri Lankan identity matters more than broad international neutrality. It gives local context immediately and suits a primarily Sri Lankan audience. Choose .com when the project targets multiple countries and you want a domain that does not emphasise one national market.
How quickly is .lk registered, and how long does registration last?
Available .lk domains are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, with processing beginning after the order is submitted. The applicable registration term and expiry date are shown in your confirmed host.yt order. Renew before that date to keep the domain active and avoid restoration procedures.
How do I transfer a .lk domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at the current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorisation code and provide it with your host.yt transfer order. The process may take several days. Once the transfer completes, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date.