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Register a .is domain — Iceland's domain extension

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

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.is at a glance

Term
1 year
Eligibility
Open to all
DNSSEC
Yes
WHOIS privacy
No

.is registration rules

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

Registration

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

Requirements

Restrictions
Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data
Not required
Local presence / trustee service
Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare
Supported
Transfer method
Registry procedure (no auth code)
Owner change
Registry trade procedure

Technical

Registry
ISNIC - Internet á Íslandi hf.
Type
Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since
1987
DNSSEC
Supported
WHOIS privacy
Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol
WHOIS and RDAP

Before you register a .is domain

  • Anyone can register a .is, including foreign individuals and companies — no local address or Icelandic ID is needed.
  • DNS must be ready first: the zone must be set up on at least two name servers registered with ISNIC (or parked on ISNIC’s servers).
  • ISNIC re-tests DNS monthly and may ask for identity verification.

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

Why choose a .is domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Iceland.

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

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Iceland.

Protect your brand by securing its .is version.

Who .is is for

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

How to register a .is domain

  1. 1Search for your name above and add the .is domain to your cart.
  2. 2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
  3. 3Make sure you meet the .is 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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.is domain FAQs

.is domains can be registered for 1 year at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Anyone can register a .is, including foreign individuals and companies — no local address or Icelandic ID is needed. DNS must be ready first: the zone must be set up on at least two name servers registered with ISNIC (or parked on ISNIC’s servers).

.is transfers don't use an auth code — they follow the registry's own confirmation procedure. Start on our transfer page and our support team guides you through it.

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

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