Basic Questions
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Basic .ie Related Questions
1. How do I qualify for a .ie domain name?
2. Is there a restriction on generic or geographical domain names?
3. I am from outside Ireland, can I get a .ie domain?
4. What documentation is required?
5. What is the full list of qualifying categories?
6. I would like to apply for my own name as a .ie as a private individual, is this possible?
7. How long does it take to get a .ie domain name?
8. What is the quickest way to get a .ie domain name?
9. Do I own my domain name?
10. I have placed an order for a domain on your site, it is reserved for me now?
11. My domain still appears to be available even though your site processed my order, have you registered it?
12. My domain has been accepted by the IEDR but it is still available when I check the Whois?
13. What's the difference between a .IE and a .COM?
1. How do I qualify for a .ie domain name?
The Irish Domain Registry a restriction on geographical domain names and these will only be granted to state bodies(such as county councils).Please do not submit applications for domains that are geographical (such as dublin.ie) unless you have the permission of your local county council in writing as the IEDR will not award these domain names (see IEDR for further information).
2. Is there a restriction on geographical domain names?
The Irish Domain Registry have removed the restriction on generic domain names. However the restriction on geographical domain names is still in place.
Please do not submit applications for domains that are geographical (such as dublin.ie) as the IEDR will not award these domain names (see IEDR for further information).
3. I am from outside Ireland, can I get a .ie domain?
.ie domains are only awarded to those companies who can show a real and substantive connection to Ireland. Before submitting your order ensure that you can show a connection to Ireland through having one of the following;
A. Customers in Ireland(having copies of invoices to Irish customers will suffice).
B. A connection to Ireland such as an agent or office here.
C. An Irish, European Community or UK Trade Mark which the domain name you want is extracted from.
4. What documentation is required?
Please click here for details about the information required for each .IE category.
5. What is the full list of qualifying categories
Please note that Register.ie does not necessarily offer registrations in all the categories recognised by the Irish Domain Registry. For the full list of the categories please see the Irish Domain Registry website.
6. I would like to apply for my own name as a .ie as a private individual, is this possible?
No, it is currently not possible. We cannot provide registration of personal names unless they fall into one of the categories identified above. The Irish Domain Registry (IEDR) offer a restricted form of registration, please see the IEDR website for more information.
7. How long does it take to get a .ie domain name?
Due to the way the Irish Domain Registry are structured all domains appear to be available until they have been fully accepted and they have been moved off the stalled list by the IEDR (see www.domainregistry.ie for more information). Thus please don't expect your domain to show up in the Whois until all your documents have been submitted to us, the IEDR has accepted your application and it has moved off the stalled list. Please note that once your domain name has been accepted it cannot be taken by anyone else even if it appears as available.
8. What is the quickest way to get a .ie domain name?
Applications for .ie domains by limited companies for their own names are the quickest and can be processed within 24 hours.
9. Do I own my domain name?
Domain names cannot be owned as such, they're leased to you by the Registry on a first-come, first-served basis, and remain with you until either you decide not to renew the name or a business with a trademark of the same name demonstrates a greater claim to the name than you can demonstrate.
10. I have placed an order for a domain on your site, it is reserved for me now?
No, it is not possible to reserve .ie domain names. Under IEDR rules as long as your application remains unsupported by the necessary documentation the domain you applied for is available to all comers to register on a first come first served basis(ie the IEDR will award the domain to whoever provides the correct documentation first). Thus it is critical to supply your documentation as quickly as possible.
11. My domain still appears to be available even though your site processed my order, have you registered it?
Due to the way the Irish Domain Registry are structured all domains appear to be available until they have been fully accepted and they have been moved off the stalled list by the IEDR. Thus please don't expect your domain to show up in the Whois as yours until all your documents have been submitted to us, the IEDR has accepted your application and it has moved off the stalled list. Please note that once your domain name has been accepted it cannot be taken by anyone else even if it appears as available.
12. My domain has been accepted by the IEDR but it is still available when I check the Whois?
Due to the way the Irish Domain Registry are structured all domains appear to be available until they have been fully accepted and they have been moved off the stalled list by the IEDR. Thus please don't expect your domain to show up in the Whois until all your documents have been submitted to us, the IEDR has accepted your application and it has moved off the stalled list. Please note that once your domain name has been accepted it cannot be taken by anyone else even if it appears as available.
13. What's the difference between a .IE and a .COM?
A gTLD is a generic Top Level Domain (.com, .org, .net etc). These are top level domains that are NOT affiliated with any country and can be registered by anyone for a fee. Currently, these are .com, .net, and .org.
ccTLDs are Country Code Top Level Domains.These are the two character top level domain names affiliated with various countries around the world, .ie is Ireland, .fr is France, .es is Spain etc. Many ccTLDs are closed or restricted, requiring proof of residency in the country in question. Others are not restricted, and can be purchased much like gTLDs.
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