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Register a .ie domain — Ireland's domain extension

.ie is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Ireland. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Ireland and builds instant local trust.

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.ie at a glance

Term
1–10 years
Eligibility
Restricted
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.ie registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .ie domain.

Registration

Registration term
1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN)
Not supported
Name length
Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions
Yes — see below
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry
Possible for up to 45 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine
30 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry
IE Domain Registry CLG
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1988
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS

Before you register a .ie domain

  • You must prove your identity and a real connection to the island of Ireland (e.g. Irish company or VAT number, trademark, or an address on the island).
  • There’s no need to show a claim to the name; applications are usually reviewed within a few working hours.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: .IE Domain Registry registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .ie domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Ireland.

Build trust with customers in Ireland who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Ireland.

Protect your brand by securing its .ie version.

Who .ie is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Ireland market.

How to register a .ie domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .ie domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .ie registration rules below; the registry may check them.
  4. 4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.
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.ie domain FAQs

.ie domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

.ie has registration rules set by its registry: You must prove your identity and a real connection to the island of Ireland (e.g. Irish company or VAT number, trademark, or an address on the island). There’s no need to show a claim to the name; applications are usually reviewed within a few working hours.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .ie registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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