Who can register a .ly domain?

Eligibility for .ly is set by its registry, General Post and Telecommunication Company (Libya). We have not verified an eligibility summary for this extension, so if your registration depends on meeting a requirement, ask us before you order and we will confirm it with the registry.

Who operates the .ly registry?

.ly is operated by General Post and Telecommunication Company (Libya), and was introduced in 1997. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.

Country Code TLD

.ly

Libya

Type

Country Code TLD

Introduced

1997

Registry Operator

General Post and Telecommunication Company (Libya)

Registration

Open registration, available to anyone worldwide

What is a .ly domain?

The .ly TLD is the country-code domain for Libya, assigned under ISO 3166-1, and has gained global popularity for domain hacks such as bit.ly and similar URL shorteners. It is administered by the Libyan Spider Network under the General Post and Telecommunication Company. Registrations are subject to Libyan content and naming policies.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .ly domain?: Eligibility for .ly is set by its registry, General Post and Telecommunication Company (Libya). We have not verified an eligibility summary for this extension, so if your registration depends on meeting a requirement, ask us before you order and we will confirm it with the registry.
Who operates the .ly registry?: .ly is operated by General Post and Telecommunication Company (Libya), and was introduced in 1997. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.