.co.il domains
Information and use of .co.il domains
The .il domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Israel, launched in 1985 and managed by the Israel Internet Association (ISOC-IL). This extension is ideal for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to highlight their connection to Israel. Using a .il domain not only enhances local online presence but also increases trust among Israeli users who value sites with a local identity.
Moreover, the Israeli market is renowned for its innovation and technology, and having a .il domain can be a competitive advantage. It is perfect for SEO strategies targeting the Israeli audience, improving rankings in local search engines. Choosing a .il domain is a strategic step to strengthen your brand within Israel and connect more effectively with the local target audience.
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Features of .co.il domains
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.co.il domain regulations
Residency requirements
This extension doesn't have any residency requirements.
Technical requirements
.CO.IL domains require the DNS servers to be active on different subnets and authoritative for the domain at the time of registration.
You can check if they meet the minimum requirements using our Zone Check tool.
Registrations
.CO.IL domain registrations are immediate.
Transfers
To transfer a .CO.IL domain, you'll need your current provider to give you the domain's AuthCode or EPP-Key, which proves your ownership of the domain.
Transfers take between 5 and 7 days to complete. Some registrars allow transfers to be accepted manually: contact your current provider to find out if they offer this service; if so, the transfer will be completed the same day.
More information about .CO.IL domain transfers.
When the transfer ends, the expiration date doesn't change.
Renewals
Renewal of .CO.IL domains works differently from other extensions.
The domain renewal must be requested at least 15 days before its expiration date.
If the renewal request is made after that date, successful renewal is not guaranteed.
Cancellations
It's possible to request the cancellation of a .CO.IL domain; you must do so via ticket (support area). Please note that cancelling a domain does not entitle you to a refund of the amount paid for it.
DNS modifications
DNS changes are immediate, but please note that they must propagate through the network. This process usually takes between 6 and 12 hours to complete; until then, the domain will keep pointing to the previous DNS servers.
Domain owner change
.IL domains allow to change the registrant but this has to be done using a TRADE process, this process has cost and doesn't imply the domain renewal. Please contact us if you're interested in changing the registrant of your .IL domain.
Permitted characters
- .il domains permit characters from 'a' to 'z', numbers from '0' to '9' and hyphens '-'.
- A hyphen '-' is not permitted in the first or last position of the domain name.
- Two consecutive hyphens are not permitted in the 3rd and 4th position.
Official documentation
In this section you will find links to the official documentation of the extension.
- .CO.IL domains have no official documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering a .co.il domain is a simple process. Enter your idea into our search engine to check if the name you want to register is available, select the appropriate extension, complete the registration, and make the payment.
If you're unsure of the name you want to register but have an idea in mind, you can activate the AI search in our search engine. In a matter of seconds, it will provide you with various name options that fit your project.
Once registered, the domain will be associated with your account and you can use it for a website, email, or any digital project.
You can find out if a .co.il domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Yes, you can transfer your .co.il domain from the transfer domains section by following the steps provided there.
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