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.KY Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg)
WHOIS Server: whois.kyregistry.ky
Introduced: 1995

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the Cayman Islands or a connection to the territory.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server: https://rdap.kyregistry.ky/rdap/

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General Availability:1995-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in the Cayman Islands or a connection to the territory.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the Cayman Islands in the domain name system.

The .KY domain is often associated with the Cayman Islands' reputation as an offshore financial center.The domain is managed by the same regulatory body that oversees utilities and competition in the Cayman Islands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The .KY TLD is managed by Utility Regulation and Competition Office (OfReg) and was introduced in 1995.

Registration for .KY domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the Cayman Islands or a connection to the territory.

The average pricing for a .KY domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .KY domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.kyregistry.ky. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.kyregistry.ky/rdap/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .KY domains include: 101domain, GoDaddy, Namecheap, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .KY provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.