.il ccTLD
Israel
The .il TLD is the country-code domain for Israel, managed by The Israel Internet Association (RA). It serves as the official online identifier for Israeli entities, with structured second-level domains for different sectors including government, education, and commercial organizations.
Registrations are restricted to specific second-level domains based on entity type. Only eligible organizations may register under .co.il, .org.il, .net.il, .ac.il, .gov.il, .idf.il, and .muni.il. General public registrations are not permitted under the .il apex domain.
.il Domain Overview
The .il extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by The Israel Internet Association (RA). .il was introduced in 1985.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .il is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
- CAA Record Support
What Is the History of .il?
The .il domain was delegated in October 1985, making it one of the earliest country-code TLDs. It was among the first national domains established outside the United States. Managed since inception by The Israel Internet Association (RA), it has evolved to support Hebrew character domains (IDN) and enforce strict eligibility rules by second-level domain.
Did you know?
The .il TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .il Used For?
The .il TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Israeli businesses and commercial entities (.co.il)
Non-profit organizations (.org.il)
Internet service providers (.net.il)
Academic institutions (.ac.il)
Government agencies (.gov.il)
Israel Defense Forces units (.idf.il)
Local municipalities (.muni.il)
Popular Websites
How Do I Register a .il Domain?
Eligibility
Registration is restricted to authorized entities under approved second-level domains: .co.il (commercial), .org.il (non-profit), .net.il (licensed ISPs), .ac.il (recognized academic institutions), .gov.il (government), .idf.il (Israel Defense Forces), and .muni.il (local government). All names must comply with Israeli law and technical length rules.
Open Registration
The .il TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .il domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
Frequently Asked Questions
How Is This .il 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.
Use DNS Checker tools to inspect any .il domain: run a full DNS health check, check DNS propagation, look up WHOIS records, or verify email authentication.
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.