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.ee ccTLD

The .ee TLD is the country code top-level domain for Estonia, derived from the Estonian word 'Eesti'. It is open for registration by individuals and organizations worldwide, with no residency requirement, and is managed by Estonia’s national internet foundation.

Registry:Eesti Interneti Sihtasutus (EIS)
Introduced:1992-06-03
Updated:May 21, 2026
Restrictions:

No residency or local presence requirement. Registrants must provide verified identity information. Domain names may only contain letters (including Estonian-specific characters), numbers, and hyphens; cannot begin or end with a hyphen, and cannot contain hyphens as both the third and fourth characters.

.ee Domain Overview

The .ee extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Eesti Interneti Sihtasutus (EIS). .ee was introduced in 1992.

Registration Info

Registration pricing for .ee is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.

Security Features

  • DNSSEC
  • CAA Record Support

What Is the History of .ee?

The .ee domain was first delegated in June 1992 to the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics. In 2009, the Estonian government and IT industry established Eesti Interneti Sihtasutus (EIS) to manage the domain. Registration was transferred to EIS in July 2010. After a formal redelegation process, ICANN officially recognized EIS as the registry operator in 2013.

Did you know?

The .ee TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.

What Is .ee Used For?

The .ee TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:

Estonian businesses

Local startups

Organization websites

E-government portals

Personal branding for Estonian residents

International companies targeting Estonian market

eesti.ee
gov.ee
pp.ee
elion.ee
tallinn.ee
estonia.ee
alupill.ee
ilm.ee
uute.ee
aip.ee

How Do I Register a .ee Domain?

Eligibility

Registrants must provide verified personal or organizational details. Domain names must comply with character restrictions: only letters (including Estonian), numbers, and hyphens are allowed; no leading/trailing hyphens; max 63 characters.

Open Registration

The .ee TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.

Registration Process

  1. Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .ee domains
  2. Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
  3. Complete the registration process and provide required information
  4. Pay the registration fee (typically )
  5. Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel

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Frequently Asked Questions

How Is This .ee Data Compiled?

DNS Checker maintains a comprehensive TLD directory covering all 1,900+ active top-level domains. The data on this page combines multiple authoritative sources to provide information not found in standard TLD listings.

Zone File Analysis

Domain registration counts and density analysis are computed daily from TLD zone files, providing accurate registration statistics rather than estimates.

DNSSEC Adoption Tracking

DNSSEC deployment percentages are measured by scanning actual DNS records across all registered domains in each TLD zone.

Registrar Price Monitoring

Registration, renewal, and transfer prices are checked hourly across multiple accredited registrars and compared automatically.

Provider Market Share

DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.

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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.