.ie Domain Names
.ie is Ireland's country code domain, run by the IE Domain Registry. It has strict requirements: registrants need a commercial license or identity card copy, proof of a business relationship with Ireland (such as an invoice to an Irish customer), and the name must be similar to the company name. Nameservers must be answering before registration, and terms run 1 to 10 years.
.ie price
First year: $18.78. Renewal: $27.81 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .ie
- Registry: IE Domain Registry
- Country: Ireland
Who can register .ie
Local activity required. A copy of the commercial license (companies) or a copy of an Identity Card (individuals) is required. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested. Proof of a business relationship is required, for example an invoice to a customer in this country. The domain name must be similar to the company name.
Ideal for
- Irish companies and sole traders
- Businesses with Irish customers
- Irish professional services firms
- Irish tourism and hospitality businesses
- Irish charities and community groups
- Brands that want a verified Irish identity
Did you know?
- For many years .ie was administered from University College Dublin, before the IE Domain Registry was set up as a separate company in 2000.
- Two-letter .ie names must contain at least one number.
- Irish accented vowels (á, é, í, ó, ú) can be used in .ie domain names.
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .ie domain?
A copy of the commercial license (companies) or identity card (individuals) is required, along with proof of a business relationship with Ireland, for example an invoice to a customer there. Local activity in Ireland is required.
Does the .ie name have to match my business?
Yes. The registry rules require the domain name to be similar to the company name.
Do I need DNS set up before registering .ie?
Yes. Nameservers must be configured and return an authoritative answer before the domain is requested.
How long can I register a .ie domain for?
.ie domains can be registered for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .ie?
No. WHOIS privacy protection (WPP) is not available for .ie domains.