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.VI Domain

The .vi domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the U.S. Virgin Islands, a territory of the United States located in the Caribbean.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

WHOIS Server: whois.nic.vi
Introduced: 1989

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the U.S. Virgin Islands or demonstrate a connection to the territory.
Average Pricing: $50
RDAP Server:

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General Availability:1989-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in the U.S. Virgin Islands or demonstrate a connection to the territory.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the U.S. Virgin Islands in the domain name system.

The .vi domain is often used by businesses and organizations in the U.S. Virgin Islands to establish a local online presence.It's also popular among some tech companies due to its resemblance to the Roman numeral VI (6).

Frequently Asked Questions

The .vi domain extension is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the U.S. Virgin Islands, a territory of the United States located in the Caribbean. The .VI TLD is managed by Virgin Islands Public Telecommunications System and was introduced in 1989.

Registration for .VI domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in the U.S. Virgin Islands or demonstrate a connection to the territory.

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

WHOIS information for .VI domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.vi. You can also use the RDAP service at null for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .VI domains include: Network Solutions, GoDaddy, Namecheap, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

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