.is domains
Information and use of .is domains
The .is domain is the top-level extension for Iceland, introduced in 1986 and managed by ISNIC (Icelandic Internet Exchange). This domain not only represents Iceland but has also captured global creativity due to its versatility. Many businesses and individuals use .is to create clever and unique domain names. It's perfect for those seeking a distinctive web identity, whether related to projects highlighting the verb "is" in English or simply to show a connection with Iceland.
Moreover, .is offers benefits such as easy availability of names and the opportunity to stand out in an increasingly saturated digital world. Choose .is and give your project a memorable, global identity. Connect with Iceland and its culture while taking advantage of a versatile and relevant extension.
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Features of .is domains
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.is domain regulations
Residency requirements
This extension doesn't have any residency requirements.
Technical requirements
.IS 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
.IS domain registrations are not immediate.
Approximate duration of the registration process: 2 days.
Transfers
To transfer a .IS 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 .IS domain transfers.
When the transfer ends, the expiration date doesn't change.
Renewals
Renewal of .IS domains works differently from other extensions.
The domain renewal must be requested at least 2 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 .IS 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.
DNSSEC
We allow the usage of DNSSEC on .is domains. Your domain can take advantage of this additional security layer that DNS servers that are compatible with this technology can provide.
More information is available at: DNSSEC: What is it and how does it work.
Domain owner change
.IS domains allow automatic ownership changes, so you can change this information from your customer area.
Permitted characters / IDN
- .is 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.
- IDN characters are permitted in .is domains.
Permitted IDN character table for .is domains
An Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) is a domain name that can contain non-ASCII characters.
| Unicode Script | Hyphen (-) | Digits (0-9) | Letters (a-z) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Default | Yes | Yes | Yes |
IDN domains do not allow mixing different scripts or character sets (for example, Latin, Greek or Cyrillic).
However, different character tables can be mixed within the same script.
- The Latin script allows characters from the Latin-1 supplement, Latin Extended-A, Latin Extended-B, etc. tables.
- The Greek script allows combining characters from the Greek, Greek Extended, etc. tables, but not combining them with basic Latin characters (a-z); numbers and the hyphen are allowed.
- Other script types have their own corresponding tables.
Official documentation
In this section you will find links to the official documentation of the extension.
- .IS domains have no official documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registering a .is 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 .is domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Yes, you can transfer your .is domain from the transfer domains section by following the steps provided there.
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