.ie registration
A .ie domain is for individuals, organisations and businesses with a real, substantive connection to Ireland. Applicants must demonstrate that connection during registration. The evidence depends on the registrant’s status and may establish an Irish identity, residence, registered organisation, commercial activity in Ireland or rights to a trademark enforceable there. Irish organisations can normally provide details such as a CRO, RBN, VAT, charity or school registration number. Irish individuals may use an accepted identity or address document, including an Irish passport, qualifying driving licence, bank statement, official college ID or Public Services Card. Overseas organisations can support an application with evidence of trade in Ireland, an applicable trademark or confirmation from a recognised professional adviser. Additional contact fields may be required. These can include an EU VAT number, company registration number, trademark name and trademark number. If the registrant already holds a .ie domain and qualifies for the registry’s FASTPASS process, identity and Irish-connection evidence generally does not need to be submitted again. A .ie label may contain between 1 and 63 characters. To transfer a .ie domain to host.yt, remove any transfer protection and request the authorisation code from the current registrar. The transfer can take several days, and one year is added to the domain’s expiry date when it completes. Changing the holder is a separate authenticated process: both the current and proposed holders receive validation emails, and an unconfirmed request expires after five days.
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Specifications
| Registration | 22.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 22.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 22.99 EUR |
| Restore | 22.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 22.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .ie domain extension stand for?
ie is Ireland’s country-code domain extension. It identifies a website, service or email address with a verified connection to Ireland. That connection is central to the namespace because applicants must show an Irish identity, presence, organisation, commercial relationship or qualifying trademark rights.
Who can register a .ie domain?
Individuals, organisations and businesses may register .ie when they can demonstrate a real and substantive connection with Ireland. This includes Irish citizens and residents, Irish legal entities, and overseas organisations that trade in Ireland or hold relevant trademark rights enforceable there.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .ie?
Yes. The registry requires evidence of the applicant’s connection to Ireland. Depending on the registrant, this may be an identity or address document, an Irish organisation or tax number, proof of sales in Ireland, a qualifying trademark, or a signed confirmation from an accepted professional adviser.
Is .ie a good choice, and what projects suit it?
ie is a practical choice for projects aimed at people or organisations in Ireland. It suits Irish businesses, public-interest initiatives, schools, charities, local services and international companies with genuine Irish activity. The eligibility checks make it most relevant when an Irish connection is part of the project’s identity.
When does .ie make more sense than .com?
Choose .ie when Ireland is the project’s main market, audience or operating base and you can prove the required connection. Choose .com when the brand is primarily international and Irish relevance is secondary. .ie provides clearer geographic positioning, while .com offers broader, location-neutral branding.
How long does .ie registration take, and how long does it last?
Registration is completed after the required registrant details and supporting evidence have been accepted, so applications needing manual verification may not be immediate. A .ie domain remains active for its registered term and must be renewed to continue; keep the holder information current to avoid delays with later operations.
How do I transfer a .ie domain to host.yt?
Disable transfer protection at your current registrar, obtain the domain’s authorisation code and submit the transfer through host.yt. Completion may take several days. When the transfer is finalised, one year is added to the existing expiry date, so the remaining registration time is retained.