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.ly Domain Registrations

The .ly domain extension is the official country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Libya, managed by the Libya Telecom and Technology (LTT). Beyond its geographic association, .ly has gained worldwide popularity as a creative domain extension — most famously powering URL shorteners and brands that end with a word finishing in "ly" (such as bit.ly, ow.ly, and many others). This creative branding potential has made .ly one of the more recognizable country code domains globally, widely used by tech startups, marketing platforms, social media tools, and companies looking for a short, memorable domain. It is open to all registrants worldwide with no restrictions.

.ly Domains

Registration Price

$283.95

Renewal Price

$283.95

Transfer Price

$283.95
.ly domains have no restrictions on registrations.

.ly Domain Information

Registry: Libya Telecom and Technology (LTT)
Introduced: 1997
Intended use: Libyan Websites & Creative Brands
Restrictions: None
Whois privacy protection: Yes
IDN support: No
Supports DNSSEC: No
Renewal grace period: 40 days
Redemption grace period: 30 days
Name servers required: 2 - 12
Domain name length: 2 - 63 Characters
Auth code length: 8 - 32 Characters

Available Domain Extensions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. You can activate Privacy Protection during the registration of a new domain.
.ly domain names are available to register for 1-10 years.
A .ly domain is popular with tech startups, URL shortening services, marketing platforms, and any brand or product whose name ends in the letters "ly." It is also the natural choice for Libyan businesses and organizations. There are no restrictions — anyone worldwide can register a .ly domain.
.ly became famous as the extension used by bit.ly, one of the world's most popular URL shorteners. Since then, the extension has been widely adopted by tech companies and creative brands who use it to form memorable short words or product names ending in "ly." This creative use has made .ly one of the most internationally recognized country code domains.